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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,205.70 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,205.70 and 542.76 is: 748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,205.70 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,205.70 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,205.70 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 654,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,405.73/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.68

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