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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.70, 1,206.90 and 709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.70, 1,206.90 and 709.94 is: 980.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.70 : 1,206.90 = 709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.70/1,206.90 = 709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.70x = 1,206.90 × 709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.70x = 856,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,826.59/873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.69

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