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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.52, 1,205.71 and 519.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.52, 1,205.71 and 519.69 is: 717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.52 : 1,205.71 = 519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.52/1,205.71 = 519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.52x = 1,205.71 × 519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.52x = 626,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,598.92/873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.32

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