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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.60, 1,310.52 and 610.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.60, 1,310.52 and 610.79 is: 915.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.60 : 1,310.52 = 610.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.60/1,310.52 = 610.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.60x = 1,310.52 × 610.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.60x = 800,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,455.62/874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.23

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