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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.73, 1,205.76 and 541.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.73, 1,205.76 and 541.99 is: 747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.73 : 1,205.76 = 541.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.73/1,205.76 = 541.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.73x = 1,205.76 × 541.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.73x = 653,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,509.86/873.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.95

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