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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.44, 1,312.03 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.44, 1,312.03 and 549.03 is: 824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.44 : 1,312.03 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.44/1,312.03 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.44x = 1,312.03 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.44x = 720,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,343.83/873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.72

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