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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.27, 1,308.96 and 548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.27, 1,308.96 and 548.73 is: 822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.27 : 1,308.96 = 548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.27/1,308.96 = 548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.27x = 1,308.96 × 548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.27x = 718,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,265.62/873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.50

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