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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.87, 1,205.92 and 475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.87, 1,205.92 and 475.53 is: 656.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.87 : 1,205.92 = 475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.87/1,205.92 = 475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.87x = 1,205.92 × 475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.87x = 573,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,451.14/873.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.22

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