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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.90, 1,205.97 and 480.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.90, 1,205.97 and 480.95 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.90 : 1,205.97 = 480.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.90/1,205.97 = 480.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.90x = 1,205.97 × 480.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.90x = 580,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,005.24/873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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