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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.52, 1,203.72 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.52, 1,203.72 and 637.08 is: 877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.52 : 1,203.72 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.52/1,203.72 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.52x = 1,203.72 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.52x = 766,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,865.94/873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.90

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