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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,207.44 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,207.44 and 699.20 is: 965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,207.44 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,207.44 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,207.44 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 844,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,242.05/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.86

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