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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.62, 1,204.47 and 715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.62, 1,204.47 and 715.67 is: 986.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.62 : 1,204.47 = 715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.62/1,204.47 = 715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.62x = 1,204.47 × 715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.62x = 862,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,003.04/873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.70

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