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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.96, 1,310.67 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.96, 1,310.67 and 411.45 is: 617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.96 : 1,310.67 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.96/1,310.67 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.96x = 1,310.67 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.96x = 539,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,275.17/873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.05

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