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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.06, 1,203.33 and 639.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.06, 1,203.33 and 639.78 is: 881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.06 : 1,203.33 = 639.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.06/1,203.33 = 639.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.06x = 1,203.33 × 639.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.06x = 769,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,866.47/873.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.80

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