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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.84, 1,204.50 and 663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.84, 1,204.50 and 663.33 is: 914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.84 : 1,204.50 = 663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.84/1,204.50 = 663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.84x = 1,204.50 × 663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.84x = 798,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,980.99/873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.33

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