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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.54, 1,207.08 and 542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.54, 1,207.08 and 542.79 is: 749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.54 : 1,207.08 = 542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.54/1,207.08 = 542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.54x = 1,207.08 × 542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.54x = 655,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,190.95/874.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.18

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