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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.50, 1,206.99 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.50, 1,206.99 and 564.18 is: 778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.50 : 1,206.99 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.50/1,206.99 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.50x = 1,206.99 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.50x = 680,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,959.62/874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.68

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