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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.03, 1,313.52 and 660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.03, 1,313.52 and 660.19 is: 992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.03 : 1,313.52 = 660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.03/1,313.52 = 660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.03x = 1,313.52 × 660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.03x = 867,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,172.77/874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.15

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