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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.84, 1,309.20 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.84, 1,309.20 and 411.12 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.84 : 1,309.20 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.84/1,309.20 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.84x = 1,309.20 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.84x = 538,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,238.30/873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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