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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.62, 1,310.01 and 411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.62, 1,310.01 and 411.01 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.62 : 1,310.01 = 411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.62/1,310.01 = 411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.62x = 1,310.01 × 411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.62x = 538,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,427.21/873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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