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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.11, 1,204.89 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.11, 1,204.89 and 480.13 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.11 : 1,204.89 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.11/1,204.89 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.11x = 1,204.89 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.11x = 578,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,503.84/873.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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