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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,205.39 and 625.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,205.39 and 625.61 is: 862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,205.39 = 625.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,205.39 = 625.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,205.39 × 625.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 754,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,104.04/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.44

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