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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.24, 1,206.99 and 767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.24, 1,206.99 and 767.55 is: 1,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.24 : 1,206.99 = 767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.24/1,206.99 = 767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.24x = 1,206.99 × 767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.24x = 926,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,425.17/873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.91

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