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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.90, 1,309.63 and 657.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.90, 1,309.63 and 657.23 is: 984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.90 : 1,309.63 = 657.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.90/1,309.63 = 657.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.90x = 1,309.63 × 657.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.90x = 860,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,728.12/873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.93

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