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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.86, 1,205.28 and 821.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.86, 1,205.28 and 821.64 is: 1,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.86 : 1,205.28 = 821.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.86/1,205.28 = 821.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.86x = 1,205.28 × 821.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.86x = 990,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,306.26/873.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.26

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