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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.57, 1,309.84 and 527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.57, 1,309.84 and 527.14 is: 789.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.57 : 1,309.84 = 527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.57/1,309.84 = 527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.57x = 1,309.84 × 527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.57x = 690,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,469.06/874.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.50

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