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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,207.40 and 653.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,207.40 and 653.43 is: 901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,207.40 = 653.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,207.40 = 653.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,207.40 × 653.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 788,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,948.11/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.80

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