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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.74, 1,206.72 and 543.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.74, 1,206.72 and 543.55 is: 749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.74 : 1,206.72 = 543.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.74/1,206.72 = 543.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.74x = 1,206.72 × 543.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.74x = 655,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,914.16/874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.84

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