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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.27, 1,308.89 and 667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.27, 1,308.89 and 667.13 is: 999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.27 : 1,308.89 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.27/1,308.89 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.27x = 1,308.89 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.27x = 873,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,194.91/873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.91

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