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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.68, 1,204.92 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.68, 1,204.92 and 541.76 is: 747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.68 : 1,204.92 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.68/1,204.92 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.68x = 1,204.92 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.68x = 652,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,777.46/873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.16

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