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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.24, 1,309.75 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.24, 1,309.75 and 478.04 is: 717.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.24 : 1,309.75 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.24/1,309.75 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.24x = 1,309.75 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.24x = 626,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,107.84/873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.00

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