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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.63, 1,204.52 and 740.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.63, 1,204.52 and 740.61 is: 1,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.63 : 1,204.52 = 740.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.63/1,204.52 = 740.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.63x = 1,204.52 × 740.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.63x = 892,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,075.85/873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.11

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