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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.30, 1,206.50 and 524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.30, 1,206.50 and 524.92 is: 724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.30 : 1,206.50 = 524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.30/1,206.50 = 524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.30x = 1,206.50 × 524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.30x = 633,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,315.98/874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.37

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