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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.53, 1,309.93 and 411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.53, 1,309.93 and 411.20 is: 616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.53 : 1,309.93 = 411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.53/1,309.93 = 411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.53x = 1,309.93 × 411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.53x = 538,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,643.22/873.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.63

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