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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.21, 1,205.52 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.21, 1,205.52 and 638.19 is: 880.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.21 : 1,205.52 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.21/1,205.52 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.21x = 1,205.52 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.21x = 769,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,355.42/874.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.06

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