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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.56, 1,309.73 and 483.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.56, 1,309.73 and 483.65 is: 725.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.56 : 1,309.73 = 483.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.56/1,309.73 = 483.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.56x = 1,309.73 × 483.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.56x = 633,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,450.91/873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.14

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