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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.52, 1,308.23 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.52, 1,308.23 and 410.31 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.52 : 1,308.23 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.52/1,308.23 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.52x = 1,308.23 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.52x = 536,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,779.85/873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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