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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.07, 1,311.11 and 548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.07, 1,311.11 and 548.75 is: 823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.07 : 1,311.11 = 548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.07/1,311.11 = 548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.07x = 1,311.11 × 548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.07x = 719,468.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,468.87/874.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.13

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