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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,312.96 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,312.96 and 680.16 is: 1,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,312.96 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,312.96 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,312.96 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 893,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,022.87/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.11

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