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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,206.72 and 613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,206.72 and 613.52 is: 846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,206.72 = 613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,206.72 = 613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,206.72 × 613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 740,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,346.85/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.96

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