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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.42, 1,207.37 and 770.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.42, 1,207.37 and 770.74 is: 1,064.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.42 : 1,207.37 = 770.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.42/1,207.37 = 770.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.42x = 1,207.37 × 770.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.42x = 930,567.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,567.26/874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.21

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