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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.69, 1,309.42 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.69, 1,309.42 and 410.45 is: 615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.69 : 1,309.42 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.69/1,309.42 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.69x = 1,309.42 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.69x = 537,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,451.44/873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.15

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