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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,205.15 and 624.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,205.15 and 624.45 is: 862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,205.15 = 624.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,205.15 = 624.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,205.15 × 624.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 752,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,552.80/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.00

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