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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.04, 1,203.69 and 663.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.04, 1,203.69 and 663.43 is: 914.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.04 : 1,203.69 = 663.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.04/1,203.69 = 663.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.04x = 1,203.69 × 663.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.04x = 798,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,564.06/873.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.69

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