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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.02, 1,205.34 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.02, 1,205.34 and 541.46 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.02 : 1,205.34 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.02/1,205.34 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.02x = 1,205.34 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.02x = 652,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,643.40/873.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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