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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.13, 1,309.46 and 527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.13, 1,309.46 and 527.56 is: 790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.13 : 1,309.46 = 527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.13/1,309.46 = 527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.13x = 1,309.46 × 527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.13x = 690,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,818.72/874.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.29

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