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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.81, 1,205.93 and 480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.81, 1,205.93 and 480.92 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.81 : 1,205.93 = 480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.81/1,205.93 = 480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.81x = 1,205.93 × 480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.81x = 579,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,947.42/873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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