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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,207.80 and 665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,207.80 and 665.19 is: 918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,207.80 = 665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,207.80 = 665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,207.80 × 665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 803,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,416.48/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.21

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