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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.24, 1,310.72 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.24, 1,310.72 and 532.16 is: 797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.24 : 1,310.72 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.24/1,310.72 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.24x = 1,310.72 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.24x = 697,512.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,512.76/874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.85

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