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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,206.83 and 520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,206.83 and 520.52 is: 718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,206.83 = 520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,206.83 = 520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,206.83 × 520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 628,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,179.15/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.26

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