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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.78, 1,207.20 and 525.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.78, 1,207.20 and 525.47 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.78 : 1,207.20 = 525.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.78/1,207.20 = 525.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.78x = 1,207.20 × 525.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.78x = 634,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,347.38/874.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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