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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.94, 1,204.77 and 611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.94, 1,204.77 and 611.14 is: 842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.94 : 1,204.77 = 611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.94/1,204.77 = 611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.94x = 1,204.77 × 611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.94x = 736,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,283.14/873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.49

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