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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.06, 1,310.55 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.06, 1,310.55 and 527.18 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.06 : 1,310.55 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.06/1,310.55 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.06x = 1,310.55 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.06x = 690,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,887.22/874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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