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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.56, 1,205.31 and 519.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.56, 1,205.31 and 519.42 is: 716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.56 : 1,205.31 = 519.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.56/1,205.31 = 519.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.56x = 1,205.31 × 519.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.56x = 626,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,062.12/873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.68

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