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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,205.51 and 609.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,205.51 and 609.42 is: 840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,205.51 = 609.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,205.51 = 609.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,205.51 × 609.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 734,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,658.86/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.00

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