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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,205.10 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,205.10 and 640.44 is: 883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,205.10 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,205.10 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,205.10 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 771,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,794.24/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.34

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