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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.67, 1,206.12 and 675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.67, 1,206.12 and 675.54 is: 931.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.67 : 1,206.12 = 675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.67/1,206.12 = 675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.67x = 1,206.12 × 675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.67x = 814,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,782.08/874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.53

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