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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.48, 1,205.38 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.48, 1,205.38 and 558.63 is: 770.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.48 : 1,205.38 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.48/1,205.38 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.48x = 1,205.38 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.48x = 673,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,362.13/873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.89

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