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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.06, 1,205.09 and 716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.06, 1,205.09 and 716.11 is: 987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.06 : 1,205.09 = 716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.06/1,205.09 = 716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.06x = 1,205.09 × 716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.06x = 862,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,973.42/874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.32

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