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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,207.06 and 653.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,207.06 and 653.18 is: 901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,207.06 = 653.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,207.06 = 653.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,207.06 × 653.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 788,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,432.58/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.46

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