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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.25, 1,205.22 and 541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.25, 1,205.22 and 541.78 is: 747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.25 : 1,205.22 = 541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.25/1,205.22 = 541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.25x = 1,205.22 × 541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.25x = 652,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,964.09/873.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.74

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