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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,207.01 and 525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,207.01 and 525 is: 724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,207.01 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,207.01 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,207.01 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 633,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,680.25/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.72

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