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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,207.16 and 612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,207.16 and 612.94 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,207.16 = 612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,207.16 = 612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,207.16 × 612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 739,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,916.65/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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