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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.29, 1,207.52 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.29, 1,207.52 and 594.06 is: 820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.29 : 1,207.52 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.29/1,207.52 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.29x = 1,207.52 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.29x = 717,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,334.06/874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.48

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