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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.11, 1,205.63 and 559.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.11, 1,205.63 and 559.13 is: 771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.11 : 1,205.63 = 559.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.11/1,205.63 = 559.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.11x = 1,205.63 × 559.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.11x = 674,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,095.08/874.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.18

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