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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.63, 1,206.99 and 525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.63, 1,206.99 and 525.43 is: 725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.63 : 1,206.99 = 525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.63/1,206.99 = 525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.63x = 1,206.99 × 525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.63x = 634,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,180.09/874.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.09

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