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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,206.24 and 542.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,206.24 and 542.41 is: 748.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,206.24 = 542.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,206.24 = 542.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,206.24 × 542.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 654,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,276.64/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.58

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