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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.83, 1,205.57 and 559.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.83, 1,205.57 and 559.14 is: 771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.83 : 1,205.57 = 559.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.83/1,205.57 = 559.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.83x = 1,205.57 × 559.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.83x = 674,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,083.81/873.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.42

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