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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.07, 1,309.36 and 345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.07, 1,309.36 and 345.89 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.07 : 1,309.36 = 345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.07/1,309.36 = 345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.07x = 1,309.36 × 345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.07x = 452,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,886.25/873.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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