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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.27, 1,206.55 and 542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.27, 1,206.55 and 542.92 is: 749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.27 : 1,206.55 = 542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.27/1,206.55 = 542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.27x = 1,206.55 × 542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.27x = 655,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,060.13/874.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.27

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