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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.06, 1,206.74 and 664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.06, 1,206.74 and 664.24 is: 917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.06 : 1,206.74 = 664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.06/1,206.74 = 664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.06x = 1,206.74 × 664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.06x = 801,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,564.98/874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.06

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