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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.29, 1,206.51 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.29, 1,206.51 and 524.97 is: 724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.29 : 1,206.51 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.29/1,206.51 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.29x = 1,206.51 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.29x = 633,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,378.93/874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.45

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