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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,309.89 and 484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,309.89 and 484.26 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,309.89 = 484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,309.89 = 484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,309.89 × 484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 634,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,327.33/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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