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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,204.67 and 574.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,204.67 and 574.29 is: 792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,204.67 = 574.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,204.67 = 574.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,204.67 × 574.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 691,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,831.37/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.31

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