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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.66, 1,206.49 and 520.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.66, 1,206.49 and 520.45 is: 717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.66 : 1,206.49 = 520.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.66/1,206.49 = 520.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.66x = 1,206.49 × 520.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.66x = 627,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,917.72/874.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.90

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