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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,205.60 and 519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,205.60 and 519.63 is: 717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,205.60 = 519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,205.60 = 519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,205.60 × 519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 626,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,465.59/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.01

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