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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.64, 1,207.26 and 542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.64, 1,207.26 and 542.90 is: 749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.64 : 1,207.26 = 542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.64/1,207.26 = 542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.64x = 1,207.26 × 542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.64x = 655,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,421.45/874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.36

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