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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.41, 1,207.06 and 625.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.41, 1,207.06 and 625.29 is: 863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.41 : 1,207.06 = 625.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.41/1,207.06 = 625.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.41x = 1,207.06 × 625.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.41x = 754,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,759.42/874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.17

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