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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,206.72 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,206.72 and 542.46 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,206.72 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,206.72 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,206.72 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 654,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,597.33/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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