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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,312.28 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,312.28 and 528.60 is: 793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,312.28 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,312.28 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,312.28 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 693,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,671.21/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.17

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