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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.40, 1,307.67 and 717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.40, 1,307.67 and 717.88 is: 1,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.40 : 1,307.67 = 717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.40/1,307.67 = 717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.40x = 1,307.67 × 717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.40x = 938,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,750.14/873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.82

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