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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.25, 1,205.09 and 505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.25, 1,205.09 and 505.25 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.25 : 1,205.09 = 505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.25/1,205.09 = 505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.25x = 1,205.09 × 505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.25x = 608,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,869.20/873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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