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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.49, 1,204.23 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.49, 1,204.23 and 674.64 is: 930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.49 : 1,204.23 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.49/1,204.23 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.49x = 1,204.23 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.49x = 812,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,421.73/873.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.09

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