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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,207.53 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,207.53 and 594 is: 820.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,207.53 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,207.53 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,207.53 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 717,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,272.82/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.43

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