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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.48, 1,310.70 and 613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.48, 1,310.70 and 613.12 is: 918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.48 : 1,310.70 = 613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.48/1,310.70 = 613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.48x = 1,310.70 × 613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.48x = 803,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,616.38/874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.96

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