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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.14, 1,309.95 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.14, 1,309.95 and 668.04 is: 1,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.14 : 1,309.95 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.14/1,309.95 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.14x = 1,309.95 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.14x = 875,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,099.00/874.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.10

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