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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.62, 1,205.18 and 541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.62, 1,205.18 and 541.94 is: 747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.62 : 1,205.18 = 541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.62/1,205.18 = 541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.62x = 1,205.18 × 541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.62x = 653,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,135.25/873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.62

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