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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.99, 1,207.31 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.99, 1,207.31 and 638.28 is: 881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.99 : 1,207.31 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.99/1,207.31 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.99x = 1,207.31 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.99x = 770,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,598.64/873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.70

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