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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,310.28 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,310.28 and 411.74 is: 617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,310.28 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,310.28 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,310.28 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 539,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,494.69/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.36

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