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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.15, 1,205.61 and 542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.15, 1,205.61 and 542.26 is: 747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.15 : 1,205.61 = 542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.15/1,205.61 = 542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.15x = 1,205.61 × 542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.15x = 653,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,754.08/874.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.87

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