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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.94, 1,205.92 and 519.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.94, 1,205.92 and 519.86 is: 717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.94 : 1,205.92 = 519.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.94/1,205.92 = 519.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.94x = 1,205.92 × 519.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.94x = 626,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,911.29/873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.34

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