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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.51, 1,207.81 and 594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.51, 1,207.81 and 594.26 is: 820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.51 : 1,207.81 = 594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.51/1,207.81 = 594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.51x = 1,207.81 × 594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.51x = 717,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,753.17/874.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.75

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