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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.86, 1,309.98 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.86, 1,309.98 and 440.52 is: 660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.86 : 1,309.98 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.86/1,309.98 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.86x = 1,309.98 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.86x = 577,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,072.39/873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.37

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