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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.93, 1,305.14 and 758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.93, 1,305.14 and 758.73 is: 1,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.93 : 1,305.14 = 758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.93/1,305.14 = 758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.93x = 1,305.14 × 758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.93x = 990,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,240.45/873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.10

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