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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.41, 1,309.98 and 567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.41, 1,309.98 and 567.43 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.41 : 1,309.98 = 567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.41/1,309.98 = 567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.41x = 1,309.98 × 567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.41x = 743,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,321.95/873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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