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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.95, 1,311.21 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.95, 1,311.21 and 411.71 is: 617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.95 : 1,311.21 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.95/1,311.21 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.95x = 1,311.21 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.95x = 539,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,838.27/873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.70

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