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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.68, 1,205.73 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.68, 1,205.73 and 558.90 is: 771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.68 : 1,205.73 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.68/1,205.73 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.68x = 1,205.73 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.68x = 673,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,882.50/873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.32

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