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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.42, 1,204.94 and 519.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.42, 1,204.94 and 519.37 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.42 : 1,204.94 = 519.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.42/1,204.94 = 519.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.42x = 1,204.94 × 519.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.42x = 625,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,807.97/873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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