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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.10, 1,206.62 and 559.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.10, 1,206.62 and 559.38 is: 772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.10 : 1,206.62 = 559.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.10/1,206.62 = 559.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.10x = 1,206.62 × 559.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.10x = 674,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,959.10/874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.18

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