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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.48, 1,207.02 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.48, 1,207.02 and 564.52 is: 779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.48 : 1,207.02 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.48/1,207.02 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.48x = 1,207.02 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.48x = 681,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,386.93/874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.19

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