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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.42, 1,310.30 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.42, 1,310.30 and 527.36 is: 790.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.42 : 1,310.30 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.42/1,310.30 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.42x = 1,310.30 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.42x = 691,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,004.40/874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.25

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