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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.28, 1,312.86 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.28, 1,312.86 and 534.44 is: 802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.28 : 1,312.86 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.28/1,312.86 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.28x = 1,312.86 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.28x = 701,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,644.90/874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.54

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