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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.61, 1,310.02 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.61, 1,310.02 and 411.52 is: 617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.61 : 1,310.02 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.61/1,310.02 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.61x = 1,310.02 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.61x = 539,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,099.43/873.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.09

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