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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.47, 1,310.27 and 645.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.47, 1,310.27 and 645.18 is: 967.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.47 : 1,310.27 = 645.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.47/1,310.27 = 645.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.47x = 1,310.27 × 645.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.47x = 845,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,356.77/873.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.82

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