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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,312.38 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,312.38 and 532.68 is: 799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,312.38 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,312.38 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,312.38 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 699,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,078.58/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.24

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