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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.45, 1,205.62 and 519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.45, 1,205.62 and 519.62 is: 717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.45 : 1,205.62 = 519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.45/1,205.62 = 519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.45x = 1,205.62 × 519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.45x = 626,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,462.74/873.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.23

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