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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.99, 1,204.98 and 637.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.99, 1,204.98 and 637.98 is: 879.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.99 : 1,204.98 = 637.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.99/1,204.98 = 637.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.99x = 1,204.98 × 637.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.99x = 768,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,746.23/873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.58

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