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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.94, 1,205.13 and 652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.94, 1,205.13 and 652.54 is: 899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.94 : 1,205.13 = 652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.94/1,205.13 = 652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.94x = 1,205.13 × 652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.94x = 786,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,395.53/873.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.83

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