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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,206.91 and 476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,206.91 and 476.24 is: 657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,206.91 = 476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,206.91 = 476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,206.91 × 476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 574,778.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,778.82/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.20

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