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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.44, 1,204.08 and 610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.44, 1,204.08 and 610.64 is: 841.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.44 : 1,204.08 = 610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.44/1,204.08 = 610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.44x = 1,204.08 × 610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.44x = 735,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,259.41/873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.80

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