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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.19, 1,206.96 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.19, 1,206.96 and 543.08 is: 749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.19 : 1,206.96 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.19/1,206.96 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.19x = 1,206.96 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.19x = 655,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,475.84/874.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.81

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