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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,312.20 and 629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,312.20 and 629.64 is: 945.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,312.20 = 629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,312.20 = 629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,312.20 × 629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 826,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,213.61/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.04

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