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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.41, 1,311.75 and 689.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.41, 1,311.75 and 689.19 is: 1,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.41 : 1,311.75 = 689.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.41/1,311.75 = 689.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.41x = 1,311.75 × 689.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.41x = 904,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,044.98/874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.89

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