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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,310.76 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,310.76 and 527.85 is: 791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,310.76 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,310.76 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,310.76 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 691,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,884.67/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.39

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