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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.56, 1,206.07 and 542.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.56, 1,206.07 and 542.47 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.56 : 1,206.07 = 542.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.56/1,206.07 = 542.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.56x = 1,206.07 × 542.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.56x = 654,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,250.76/873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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