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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.30, 1,207.10 and 543.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.30, 1,207.10 and 543.22 is: 750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.30 : 1,207.10 = 543.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.30/1,207.10 = 543.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.30x = 1,207.10 × 543.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.30x = 655,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,720.86/874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.00

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