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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.26, 1,337.81 and 872.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.26, 1,337.81 and 872.82 is: 1,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.26 : 1,337.81 = 872.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.26/1,337.81 = 872.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.26x = 1,337.81 × 872.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.26x = 1,167,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,662.96/973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.74

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