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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.63, 1,207.05 and 520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.63, 1,207.05 and 520.46 is: 718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.63 : 1,207.05 = 520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.63/1,207.05 = 520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.63x = 1,207.05 × 520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.63x = 628,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,221.24/874.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.27

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