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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,204.81 and 608.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,204.81 and 608.92 is: 839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,204.81 = 608.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,204.81 = 608.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,204.81 × 608.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 733,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,632.91/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.31

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