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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.15, 1,308.78 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.15, 1,308.78 and 433.80 is: 650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.15 : 1,308.78 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.15/1,308.78 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.15x = 1,308.78 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.15x = 567,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,748.76/873.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.23

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