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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,202.96 and 704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,202.96 and 704.74 is: 969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,202.96 = 704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,202.96 = 704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,202.96 × 704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 847,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,774.03/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.86

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