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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,312.32 and 614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,312.32 and 614.96 is: 922.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.72 : 1,312.32 = 614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.72/1,312.32 = 614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.72x = 1,312.32 × 614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.72x = 807,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,024.31/874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.61

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