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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.77, 1,313.07 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.77, 1,313.07 and 528.96 is: 793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.77 : 1,313.07 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.77/1,313.07 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.77x = 1,313.07 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.77x = 694,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,561.51/874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.99

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