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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.40, 1,312.02 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.40, 1,312.02 and 550.04 is: 825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.40 : 1,312.02 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.40/1,312.02 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.40x = 1,312.02 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.40x = 721,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,663.48/874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.32

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