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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874, 1,206.12 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874, 1,206.12 and 506 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874 : 1,206.12 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874/1,206.12 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874x = 1,206.12 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874x = 610,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,296.72/874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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