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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.05, 1,310.19 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.05, 1,310.19 and 549.64 is: 823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.05 : 1,310.19 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.05/1,310.19 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.05x = 1,310.19 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.05x = 720,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,132.83/874.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.90

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