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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.40, 1,310.52 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.40, 1,310.52 and 526.64 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.40 : 1,310.52 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.40/1,310.52 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.40x = 1,310.52 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.40x = 690,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,172.25/874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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