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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.54, 1,310.42 and 700.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.54, 1,310.42 and 700.29 is: 1,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.54 : 1,310.42 = 700.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.54/1,310.42 = 700.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.54x = 1,310.42 × 700.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.54x = 917,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,674.02/874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.32

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