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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,304.97 and 667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,304.97 and 667.56 is: 996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,304.97 = 667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,304.97 = 667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,304.97 × 667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 871,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,145.77/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.64

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