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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.62, 1,206.17 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.62, 1,206.17 and 542.54 is: 749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.62 : 1,206.17 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.62/1,206.17 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.62x = 1,206.17 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.62x = 654,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,386.73/873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.06

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