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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.99, 1,312.94 and 824.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.99, 1,312.94 and 824.57 is: 1,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.99 : 1,312.94 = 824.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.99/1,312.94 = 824.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.99x = 1,312.94 × 824.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.99x = 1,082,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,610.94/874.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.28

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