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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.89, 1,205.84 and 480.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.89, 1,205.84 and 480.93 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.89 : 1,205.84 = 480.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.89/1,205.84 = 480.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.89x = 1,205.84 × 480.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.89x = 579,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,922.23/873.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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