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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.27, 1,205.17 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.27, 1,205.17 and 541.92 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.27 : 1,205.17 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.27/1,205.17 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.27x = 1,205.17 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.27x = 653,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,104.37/873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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