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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.93, 1,206.72 and 677.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.93, 1,206.72 and 677.10 is: 934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.93 : 1,206.72 = 677.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.93/1,206.72 = 677.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.93x = 1,206.72 × 677.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.93x = 817,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,070.11/873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.94

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