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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.35, 1,311.89 and 566.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.35, 1,311.89 and 566.01 is: 849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.35 : 1,311.89 = 566.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.35/1,311.89 = 566.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.35x = 1,311.89 × 566.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.35x = 742,540.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,540.03/874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.25

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