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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.44, 1,206.03 and 542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.44, 1,206.03 and 542.24 is: 747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.44 : 1,206.03 = 542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.44/1,206.03 = 542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.44x = 1,206.03 × 542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.44x = 653,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,957.71/874.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.86

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