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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,312.47 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,312.47 and 670.86 is: 1,006.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,312.47 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,312.47 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,312.47 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 880,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,483.62/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.29

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