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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.45, 1,308.69 and 629.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.45, 1,308.69 and 629.19 is: 942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.45 : 1,308.69 = 629.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.45/1,308.69 = 629.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.45x = 1,308.69 × 629.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.45x = 823,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,414.66/873.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.72

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