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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.96, 1,310.66 and 411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.96, 1,310.66 and 411.46 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.96 : 1,310.66 = 411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.96/1,310.66 = 411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.96x = 1,310.66 × 411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.96x = 539,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,284.16/873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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