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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.73, 1,207.14 and 542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.73, 1,207.14 and 542.99 is: 749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.73 : 1,207.14 = 542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.73/1,207.14 = 542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.73x = 1,207.14 × 542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.73x = 655,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,464.95/874.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.33

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