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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,310.70 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,310.70 and 549.42 is: 824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,310.70 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,310.70 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,310.70 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 720,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,124.79/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.15

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