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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.04, 1,307.76 and 656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.04, 1,307.76 and 656.32 is: 983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.04 : 1,307.76 = 656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.04/1,307.76 = 656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.04x = 1,307.76 × 656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.04x = 858,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,309.04/873.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.13

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