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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.94, 1,313.05 and 442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.94, 1,313.05 and 442.13 is: 663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.94 : 1,313.05 = 442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.94/1,313.05 = 442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.94x = 1,313.05 × 442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.94x = 580,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,538.80/874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.52

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