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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.77, 1,205.96 and 595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.77, 1,205.96 and 595.02 is: 820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.77 : 1,205.96 = 595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.77/1,205.96 = 595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.77x = 1,205.96 × 595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.77x = 717,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,567.34/874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.29

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