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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.95, 1,312.79 and 549.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.95, 1,312.79 and 549.54 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.95 : 1,312.79 = 549.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.95/1,312.79 = 549.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.95x = 1,312.79 × 549.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.95x = 721,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,427.87/873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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