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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,311.29 and 659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,311.29 and 659.07 is: 988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,311.29 = 659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,311.29 = 659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,311.29 × 659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 864,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,225.33/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.68

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