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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,204.53 and 653.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,204.53 and 653.15 is: 899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,204.53 = 653.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,204.53 = 653.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,204.53 × 653.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 786,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,738.77/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.55

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