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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.16, 1,205.81 and 519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.16, 1,205.81 and 519.95 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.16 : 1,205.81 = 519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.16/1,205.81 = 519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.16x = 1,205.81 × 519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.16x = 626,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,952.28/874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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