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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.57, 1,205.93 and 542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.57, 1,205.93 and 542.19 is: 748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.57 : 1,205.93 = 542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.57/1,205.93 = 542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.57x = 1,205.93 × 542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.57x = 653,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,840.83/873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.47

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