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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,207.80 and 654.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,207.80 and 654.38 is: 903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,207.80 = 654.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,207.80 = 654.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,207.80 × 654.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 790,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,360.16/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.85

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