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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,310 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,310 and 550.96 is: 826.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,310 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,310 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,310 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 721,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,757.60/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.41

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