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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.81, 1,206.09 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.81, 1,206.09 and 625.59 is: 863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.81 : 1,206.09 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.81/1,206.09 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.81x = 1,206.09 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.81x = 754,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,517.84/873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.48

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