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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,207.26 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,207.26 and 542.88 is: 749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,207.26 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,207.26 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,207.26 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 655,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,397.31/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.40

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