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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,206.09 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,206.09 and 541.89 is: 748.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,206.09 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,206.09 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,206.09 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 653,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,568.11/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.34

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