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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.37, 1,204.53 and 637.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.37, 1,204.53 and 637.05 is: 878.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.37 : 1,204.53 = 637.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.37/1,204.53 = 637.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.37x = 1,204.53 × 637.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.37x = 767,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,345.84/873.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.60

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