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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.93, 1,309.66 and 654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.93, 1,309.66 and 654.25 is: 979.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.93 : 1,309.66 = 654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.93/1,309.66 = 654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.93x = 1,309.66 × 654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.93x = 856,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,841.78/874.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.33

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