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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.31, 1,206.33 and 575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.31, 1,206.33 and 575.52 is: 794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.31 : 1,206.33 = 575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.31/1,206.33 = 575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.31x = 1,206.33 × 575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.31x = 694,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,267.04/874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.08

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