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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.41, 1,207.32 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.41, 1,207.32 and 625.98 is: 864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.41 : 1,207.32 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.41/1,207.32 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.41x = 1,207.32 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.41x = 755,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,758.17/874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.31

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