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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.19, 1,306.64 and 641.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.19, 1,306.64 and 641.50 is: 959.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.19 : 1,306.64 = 641.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.19/1,306.64 = 641.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.19x = 1,306.64 × 641.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.19x = 838,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,211.16/873.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.94

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