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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,205.76 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,205.76 and 637.96 is: 880.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,205.76 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,205.76 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,205.76 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 769,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,220.53/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.24

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