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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,206.77 and 664.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,206.77 and 664.21 is: 916.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,206.77 = 664.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,206.77 = 664.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,206.77 × 664.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 801,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,549.10/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.71

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