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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.95, 1,309.94 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.95, 1,309.94 and 440.19 is: 659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.95 : 1,309.94 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.95/1,309.94 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.95x = 1,309.94 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.95x = 576,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,621.94/873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.79

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