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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.17, 1,206.18 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.17, 1,206.18 and 520.20 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.17 : 1,206.18 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.17/1,206.18 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.17x = 1,206.18 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.17x = 627,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,454.84/874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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