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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.96, 1,309.50 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.96, 1,309.50 and 565.44 is: 847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.96 : 1,309.50 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.96/1,309.50 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.96x = 1,309.50 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.96x = 740,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,443.68/873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.23

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