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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.84, 1,206.10 and 542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.84, 1,206.10 and 542.06 is: 748.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.84 : 1,206.10 = 542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.84/1,206.10 = 542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.84x = 1,206.10 × 542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.84x = 653,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,778.57/873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.17

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