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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.34, 1,309.94 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.34, 1,309.94 and 379.73 is: 569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.34 : 1,309.94 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.34/1,309.94 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.34x = 1,309.94 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.34x = 497,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,426.32/873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.57

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