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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,207.22 and 625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,207.22 and 625.95 is: 864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,207.22 = 625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,207.22 = 625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,207.22 × 625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 755,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,656.23/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.07

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