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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,206.50 and 594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,206.50 and 594.86 is: 820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,206.50 = 594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,206.50 = 594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,206.50 × 594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 717,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,689.58/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.57

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