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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.07, 1,205.10 and 519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.07, 1,205.10 and 519.25 is: 716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.07 : 1,205.10 = 519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.07/1,205.10 = 519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.07x = 1,205.10 × 519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.07x = 625,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,741.93/873.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.71

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