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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.09, 1,310.07 and 543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.09, 1,310.07 and 543.92 is: 816.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.09 : 1,310.07 = 543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.09/1,310.07 = 543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.09x = 1,310.07 × 543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.09x = 712,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,574.51/873.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.16

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