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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.37, 1,205.33 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.37, 1,205.33 and 519.12 is: 716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.37 : 1,205.33 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.37/1,205.33 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.37x = 1,205.33 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.37x = 625,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,707.84/873.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.43

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