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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.22, 1,205.97 and 708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.22, 1,205.97 and 708.62 is: 977.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.22 : 1,205.97 = 708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.22/1,205.97 = 708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.22x = 1,205.97 × 708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.22x = 854,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,574.46/874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.53

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