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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.19, 1,309.23 and 690.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.19, 1,309.23 and 690.36 is: 1,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.19 : 1,309.23 = 690.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.19/1,309.23 = 690.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.19x = 1,309.23 × 690.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.19x = 903,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,835.11/874.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.91

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