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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.43, 1,207.94 and 706.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.43, 1,207.94 and 706.13 is: 975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.43 : 1,207.94 = 706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.43/1,207.94 = 706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.43x = 1,207.94 × 706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.43x = 852,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,953.10/874.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.44

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