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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.82, 1,206.86 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.82, 1,206.86 and 651.26 is: 898.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.82 : 1,206.86 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.82/1,206.86 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.82x = 1,206.86 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.82x = 785,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,979.40/874.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.44

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