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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.08, 1,205.12 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.08, 1,205.12 and 541.80 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.08 : 1,205.12 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.08/1,205.12 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.08x = 1,205.12 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.08x = 652,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,934.02/873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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