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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.63, 1,307.61 and 642.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.63, 1,307.61 and 642.47 is: 961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.63 : 1,307.61 = 642.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.63/1,307.61 = 642.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.63x = 1,307.61 × 642.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.63x = 840,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,093.66/873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.61

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