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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.64, 1,205.88 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.64, 1,205.88 and 541.90 is: 747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.64 : 1,205.88 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.64/1,205.88 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.64x = 1,205.88 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.64x = 653,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,466.37/873.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.98

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