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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.11, 1,206.18 and 542.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.11, 1,206.18 and 542.42 is: 748.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.11 : 1,206.18 = 542.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.11/1,206.18 = 542.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.11x = 1,206.18 × 542.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.11x = 654,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,252.61/874.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.48

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