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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,310.06 and 642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,310.06 and 642.10 is: 961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,310.06 = 642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,310.06 = 642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,310.06 × 642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 841,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,189.53/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.38

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