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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,307.39 and 699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,307.39 and 699.98 is: 1,047.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,307.39 = 699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,307.39 = 699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,307.39 × 699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 915,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,136.82/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.04

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