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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.09, 1,205.37 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.09, 1,205.37 and 604.35 is: 834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.09 : 1,205.37 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.09/1,205.37 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.09x = 1,205.37 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.09x = 728,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,465.36/873.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.35

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