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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.49, 1,309.35 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.49, 1,309.35 and 411.52 is: 616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.49 : 1,309.35 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.49/1,309.35 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.49x = 1,309.35 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.49x = 538,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,823.71/873.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.86

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