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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.16, 1,310.45 and 566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.16, 1,310.45 and 566.16 is: 848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.16 : 1,310.45 = 566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.16/1,310.45 = 566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.16x = 1,310.45 × 566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.16x = 741,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,916.63/874.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.72

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