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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.33, 1,206.77 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.33, 1,206.77 and 525.02 is: 724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.33 : 1,206.77 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.33/1,206.77 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.33x = 1,206.77 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.33x = 633,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,569.73/874.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.64

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