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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,309.29 and 658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,309.29 and 658.38 is: 985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,309.29 = 658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,309.29 = 658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,309.29 × 658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 862,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,010.35/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.85

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