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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.94, 1,311.33 and 411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.94, 1,311.33 and 411.70 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.94 : 1,311.33 = 411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.94/1,311.33 = 411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.94x = 1,311.33 × 411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.94x = 539,874.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,874.56/873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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