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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.84, 1,205.81 and 480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.84, 1,205.81 and 480.84 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.84 : 1,205.81 = 480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.84/1,205.81 = 480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.84x = 1,205.81 × 480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.84x = 579,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,799.28/873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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