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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874, 1,206.17 and 524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874, 1,206.17 and 524.71 is: 724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874 : 1,206.17 = 524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874/1,206.17 = 524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874x = 1,206.17 × 524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874x = 632,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,889.46/874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.13

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