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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.10, 1,205.64 and 574.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.10, 1,205.64 and 574.99 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.10 : 1,205.64 = 574.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.10/1,205.64 = 574.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.10x = 1,205.64 × 574.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.10x = 693,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,227.93/874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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