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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,204.38 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,204.38 and 687.96 is: 947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,204.38 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,204.38 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,204.38 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 828,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,565.26/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.15

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