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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,317.90 and 723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,317.90 and 723.90 is: 1,090.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,317.90 = 723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,317.90 = 723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,317.90 × 723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 954,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,027.81/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.83

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