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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.94, 1,204.91 and 715.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.94, 1,204.91 and 715.99 is: 987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.94 : 1,204.91 = 715.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.94/1,204.91 = 715.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.94x = 1,204.91 × 715.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.94x = 862,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,697.49/873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.14

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