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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.16, 1,207.57 and 795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.16, 1,207.57 and 795.34 is: 1,098.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.16 : 1,207.57 = 795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.16/1,207.57 = 795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.16x = 1,207.57 × 795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.16x = 960,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,428.72/874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.69

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