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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.73, 1,308.86 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.73, 1,308.86 and 565.80 is: 847.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.73 : 1,308.86 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.73/1,308.86 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.73x = 1,308.86 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.73x = 740,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,546.68/873.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.57

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