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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,207.26 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,207.26 and 563.64 is: 777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,207.26 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,207.26 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,207.26 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 680,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,460.03/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.95

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