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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.39, 1,205.29 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.39, 1,205.29 and 475.05 is: 655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.39 : 1,205.29 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.39/1,205.29 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.39x = 1,205.29 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.39x = 572,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,565.80/873.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.57

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