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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.91, 1,205.82 and 664.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.91, 1,205.82 and 664.03 is: 916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.91 : 1,205.82 = 664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.91/1,205.82 = 664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.91x = 1,205.82 × 664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.91x = 800,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,700.65/873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.23

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