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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,206.39 and 524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,206.39 and 524.85 is: 724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,206.39 = 524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,206.39 = 524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,206.39 × 524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 633,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,173.79/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.38

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