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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.32, 1,312.08 and 712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.32, 1,312.08 and 712.72 is: 1,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.32 : 1,312.08 = 712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.32/1,312.08 = 712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.32x = 1,312.08 × 712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.32x = 935,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,145.66/874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.57

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