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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.94, 1,313.10 and 679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.94, 1,313.10 and 679.48 is: 1,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.94 : 1,313.10 = 679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.94/1,313.10 = 679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.94x = 1,313.10 × 679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.94x = 892,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,221.91/874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.76

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