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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,205.40 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,205.40 and 625.60 is: 862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,205.40 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,205.40 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,205.40 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 754,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,098.24/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.44

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