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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.32, 1,204.95 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.32, 1,204.95 and 495.21 is: 683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.32 : 1,204.95 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.32/1,204.95 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.32x = 1,204.95 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.32x = 596,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,703.29/873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.26

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