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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.78, 1,208.66 and 688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.78, 1,208.66 and 688.66 is: 951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.78 : 1,208.66 = 688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.78/1,208.66 = 688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.78x = 1,208.66 × 688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.78x = 832,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,355.80/874.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.50

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