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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.47, 1,311.72 and 700.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.47, 1,311.72 and 700.33 is: 1,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.47 : 1,311.72 = 700.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.47/1,311.72 = 700.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.47x = 1,311.72 × 700.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.47x = 918,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,636.87/874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.51

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