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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.51, 1,311.93 and 435.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.51, 1,311.93 and 435.74 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.51 : 1,311.93 = 435.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.51/1,311.93 = 435.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.51x = 1,311.93 × 435.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.51x = 571,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,653.82/874.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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