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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.32, 1,206.44 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.32, 1,206.44 and 524.88 is: 724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.32 : 1,206.44 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.32/1,206.44 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.32x = 1,206.44 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.32x = 633,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,236.23/874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.26

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