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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.69, 1,311.22 and 693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.69, 1,311.22 and 693.25 is: 1,039.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.69 : 1,311.22 = 693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.69/1,311.22 = 693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.69x = 1,311.22 × 693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.69x = 909,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,003.27/874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.23

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