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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.37, 1,198.94 and 674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.37, 1,198.94 and 674.54 is: 928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.37 : 1,198.94 = 674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.37/1,198.94 = 674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.37x = 1,198.94 × 674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.37x = 808,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,728.12/871.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.11

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