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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.40, 1,205.86 and 595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.40, 1,205.86 and 595.05 is: 820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.40 : 1,205.86 = 595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.40/1,205.86 = 595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.40x = 1,205.86 × 595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.40x = 717,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,543.77/874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.62

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