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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,309.50 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,309.50 and 549.18 is: 823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,309.50 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,309.50 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,309.50 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 719,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,151.21/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.09

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