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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.71, 1,207.11 and 496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.71, 1,207.11 and 496.62 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.71 : 1,207.11 = 496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.71/1,207.11 = 496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.71x = 1,207.11 × 496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.71x = 599,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,466.45/874.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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