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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.33, 1,204.52 and 578.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.33, 1,204.52 and 578.49 is: 797.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.33 : 1,204.52 = 578.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.33/1,204.52 = 578.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.33x = 1,204.52 × 578.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.33x = 696,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,799.88/873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.87

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