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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.64, 1,207.19 and 595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.64, 1,207.19 and 595.34 is: 821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.64 : 1,207.19 = 595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.64/1,207.19 = 595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.64x = 1,207.19 × 595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.64x = 718,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,688.49/874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.70

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