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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.42, 1,205.52 and 495.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.42, 1,205.52 and 495.39 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.42 : 1,205.52 = 495.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.42/1,205.52 = 495.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.42x = 1,205.52 × 495.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.42x = 597,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,205.22/873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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