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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,308.96 and 702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,308.96 and 702.72 is: 1,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,308.96 = 702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,308.96 = 702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,308.96 × 702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 919,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,832.37/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.34

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