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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,310.93 and 866.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,310.93 and 866.69 is: 1,301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,310.93 = 866.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,310.93 = 866.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,310.93 × 866.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 1,136,169.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,169.92/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.41

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