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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.54, 1,204.60 and 608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.54, 1,204.60 and 608.30 is: 838.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.54 : 1,204.60 = 608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.54/1,204.60 = 608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.54x = 1,204.60 × 608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.54x = 732,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,758.18/873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.84

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