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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,205.10 and 652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,205.10 and 652.86 is: 899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,205.10 = 652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,205.10 = 652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,205.10 × 652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 786,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,761.59/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.73

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