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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,312.14 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,312.14 and 528.44 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.72 : 1,312.14 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.72/1,312.14 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.72x = 1,312.14 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.72x = 693,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,387.26/874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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