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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.05, 1,206.76 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.05, 1,206.76 and 542.97 is: 749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.05 : 1,206.76 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.05/1,206.76 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.05x = 1,206.76 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.05x = 655,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,234.48/874.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.65

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