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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.67, 1,206.45 and 652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.67, 1,206.45 and 652.24 is: 900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.67 : 1,206.45 = 652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.67/1,206.45 = 652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.67x = 1,206.45 × 652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.67x = 786,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,894.95/873.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.68

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