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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.23, 1,206.03 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.23, 1,206.03 and 542.52 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.23 : 1,206.03 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.23/1,206.03 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.23x = 1,206.03 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.23x = 654,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,295.40/874.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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