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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.69, 1,205.78 and 559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.69, 1,205.78 and 559.92 is: 771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.69 : 1,205.78 = 559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.69/1,205.78 = 559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.69x = 1,205.78 × 559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.69x = 675,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,140.34/874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.86

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