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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.95, 1,206.58 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.95, 1,206.58 and 665.13 is: 917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.95 : 1,206.58 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.95/1,206.58 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.95x = 1,206.58 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.95x = 802,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,529.23/874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.23

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