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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.28, 1,311.68 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.28, 1,311.68 and 682.08 is: 1,024.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.28 : 1,311.68 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.28/1,311.68 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.28x = 1,311.68 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.28x = 894,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,670.69/873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.49

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