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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,309.63 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,309.63 and 483.30 is: 724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,309.63 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,309.63 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,309.63 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 632,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,944.18/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.29

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