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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.51, 1,310.66 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.51, 1,310.66 and 435.21 is: 653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.51 : 1,310.66 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.51/1,310.66 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.51x = 1,310.66 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.51x = 570,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,410.16/873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.01

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