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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,312.11 and 528.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,312.11 and 528.09 is: 792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,312.11 = 528.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,312.11 = 528.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,312.11 × 528.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 692,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,912.17/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.33

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