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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.70, 1,205.22 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.70, 1,205.22 and 593.44 is: 818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.70 : 1,205.22 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.70/1,205.22 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.70x = 1,205.22 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.70x = 715,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,225.76/873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.62

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