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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.60, 1,311.03 and 545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.60, 1,311.03 and 545.03 is: 817.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.60 : 1,311.03 = 545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.60/1,311.03 = 545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.60x = 1,311.03 × 545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.60x = 714,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,550.68/873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.94

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