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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,206.97 and 664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,206.97 and 664.74 is: 916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,206.97 = 664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,206.97 = 664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,206.97 × 664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 802,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,319.58/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.90

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