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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,311.48 and 691.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,311.48 and 691.38 is: 1,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,311.48 = 691.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,311.48 = 691.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,311.48 × 691.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 906,731.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,731.04/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.14

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