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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.71, 1,207.22 and 525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.71, 1,207.22 and 525.33 is: 725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.71 : 1,207.22 = 525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.71/1,207.22 = 525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.71x = 1,207.22 × 525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.71x = 634,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,186.26/874.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.02

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