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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.45, 1,205.33 and 558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.45, 1,205.33 and 558.27 is: 770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.45 : 1,205.33 = 558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.45/1,205.33 = 558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.45x = 1,205.33 × 558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.45x = 672,896.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,896.79/873.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.39

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