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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.14, 1,204.68 and 541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.14, 1,204.68 and 541.58 is: 747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.14 : 1,204.68 = 541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.14/1,204.68 = 541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.14x = 1,204.68 × 541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.14x = 652,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,430.59/873.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.22

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