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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.25, 1,206.51 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.25, 1,206.51 and 524.96 is: 724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.25 : 1,206.51 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.25/1,206.51 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.25x = 1,206.51 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.25x = 633,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,369.49/874.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.47

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