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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.10, 1,310.19 and 548.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.10, 1,310.19 and 548.65 is: 823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.10 : 1,310.19 = 548.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.10/1,310.19 = 548.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.10x = 1,310.19 × 548.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.10x = 718,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,835.74/873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.31

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