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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.35, 1,310.72 and 611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.35, 1,310.72 and 611.67 is: 917.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.35 : 1,310.72 = 611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.35/1,310.72 = 611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.35x = 1,310.72 × 611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.35x = 801,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,725.04/873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.99

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