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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,311.66 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,311.66 and 667.08 is: 1,000.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,311.66 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,311.66 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,311.66 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 874,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,982.15/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.62

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