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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.90, 1,206.07 and 519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.90, 1,206.07 and 519.91 is: 717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.90 : 1,206.07 = 519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.90/1,206.07 = 519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.90x = 1,206.07 × 519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.90x = 627,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,043.54/873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.52

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