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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.76, 1,309.53 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.76, 1,309.53 and 410.52 is: 615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.76 : 1,309.53 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.76/1,309.53 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.76x = 1,309.53 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.76x = 537,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,588.26/873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.26

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