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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.52, 1,310.73 and 581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.52, 1,310.73 and 581.23 is: 872.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.52 : 1,310.73 = 581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.52/1,310.73 = 581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.52x = 1,310.73 × 581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.52x = 761,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,835.60/873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.14

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