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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.55, 1,207.07 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.55, 1,207.07 and 525.44 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.55 : 1,207.07 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.55/1,207.07 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.55x = 1,207.07 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.55x = 634,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,234.20/874.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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