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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,310.22 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,310.22 and 528.06 is: 791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,310.22 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,310.22 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,310.22 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 691,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,874.77/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.06

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