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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.40, 1,204.99 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.40, 1,204.99 and 495.25 is: 683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.40 : 1,204.99 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.40/1,204.99 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.40x = 1,204.99 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.40x = 596,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,770.53/873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.27

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