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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.11, 1,205.21 and 578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.11, 1,205.21 and 578.48 is: 798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.11 : 1,205.21 = 578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.11/1,205.21 = 578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.11x = 1,205.21 × 578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.11x = 697,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,180.96/873.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.51

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