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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.40, 1,203.84 and 674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.40, 1,203.84 and 674.72 is: 928.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.40 : 1,203.84 = 674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.40/1,203.84 = 674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.40x = 1,203.84 × 674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.40x = 812,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,254.92/874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.93

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