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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,303.02 and 832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,303.02 and 832.08 is: 1,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,303.02 = 832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,303.02 = 832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,303.02 × 832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 1,084,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,216.88/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.43

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