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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.55, 1,310.94 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.55, 1,310.94 and 550.14 is: 824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.55 : 1,310.94 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.55/1,310.94 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.55x = 1,310.94 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.55x = 721,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,200.53/874.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.66

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