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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.20, 1,206.27 and 559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.20, 1,206.27 and 559.74 is: 772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.20 : 1,206.27 = 559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.20/1,206.27 = 559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.20x = 1,206.27 × 559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.20x = 675,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,197.57/874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.36

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