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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,312.77 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,312.77 and 666.54 is: 1,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,312.77 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,312.77 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,312.77 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 875,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,013.72/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.45

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