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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.94, 1,206.70 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.94, 1,206.70 and 654.08 is: 902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.94 : 1,206.70 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.94/1,206.70 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.94x = 1,206.70 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.94x = 789,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,270.67/874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.09

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