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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.74, 1,313.40 and 584.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.74, 1,313.40 and 584.05 is: 876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.74 : 1,313.40 = 584.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.74/1,313.40 = 584.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.74x = 1,313.40 × 584.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.74x = 767,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,091.27/874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.94

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