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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,313.52 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,313.52 and 660.20 is: 992.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,313.52 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,313.52 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,313.52 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 867,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,185.90/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.16

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