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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.39, 1,206.91 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.39, 1,206.91 and 520.56 is: 718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.39 : 1,206.91 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.39/1,206.91 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.39x = 1,206.91 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.39x = 628,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,269.07/874.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.52

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