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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.19, 1,308.97 and 691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.19, 1,308.97 and 691.75 is: 1,036.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.19 : 1,308.97 = 691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.19/1,308.97 = 691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.19x = 1,308.97 × 691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.19x = 905,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,480.00/873.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.98

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