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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.78, 1,314.09 and 533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.78, 1,314.09 and 533.02 is: 800.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.78 : 1,314.09 = 533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.78/1,314.09 = 533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.78x = 1,314.09 × 533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.78x = 700,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,436.25/874.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.70

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