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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.05, 1,204.38 and 574.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.05, 1,204.38 and 574.61 is: 792.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.05 : 1,204.38 = 574.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.05/1,204.38 = 574.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.05x = 1,204.38 × 574.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.05x = 692,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,042.77/873.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.68

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