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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,206.26 and 475.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,206.26 and 475.78 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,206.26 = 475.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,206.26 = 475.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,206.26 × 475.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 573,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,914.38/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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