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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,312.74 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,312.74 and 442.08 is: 663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,312.74 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,312.74 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,312.74 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 580,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,331.71/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.53

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