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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.74, 1,309.79 and 440.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.74, 1,309.79 and 440.39 is: 660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.74 : 1,309.79 = 440.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.74/1,309.79 = 440.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.74x = 1,309.79 × 440.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.74x = 576,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,818.42/873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.17

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