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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.35, 1,205.06 and 641.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.35, 1,205.06 and 641.03 is: 884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.35 : 1,205.06 = 641.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.35/1,205.06 = 641.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.35x = 1,205.06 × 641.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.35x = 772,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,470.38/873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.50

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