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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.59, 1,310.17 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.59, 1,310.17 and 526.89 is: 789.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.59 : 1,310.17 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.59/1,310.17 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.59x = 1,310.17 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.59x = 690,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,315.47/874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.30

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