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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.05, 1,204.97 and 541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.05, 1,204.97 and 541.40 is: 747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.05 : 1,204.97 = 541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.05/1,204.97 = 541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.05x = 1,204.97 × 541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.05x = 652,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,362.03/873.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.23

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