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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.25, 1,206.47 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.25, 1,206.47 and 525.01 is: 724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.25 : 1,206.47 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.25/1,206.47 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.25x = 1,206.47 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.25x = 633,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,408.81/874.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.52

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