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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,205.98 and 663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,205.98 and 663.58 is: 915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,205.98 = 663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,205.98 = 663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,205.98 × 663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 800,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,264.21/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.86

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