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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.41, 1,206.51 and 664.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.41, 1,206.51 and 664.53 is: 916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.41 : 1,206.51 = 664.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.41/1,206.51 = 664.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.41x = 1,206.51 × 664.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.41x = 801,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,762.09/874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.92

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