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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.51, 1,312.71 and 717.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.51, 1,312.71 and 717.99 is: 1,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.51 : 1,312.71 = 717.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.51/1,312.71 = 717.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.51x = 1,312.71 × 717.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.51x = 942,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,512.65/873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.99

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