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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.54, 1,206.24 and 559.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.54, 1,206.24 and 559.54 is: 771.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.54 : 1,206.24 = 559.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.54/1,206.24 = 559.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.54x = 1,206.24 × 559.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.54x = 674,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,939.53/874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.77

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