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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.79, 1,207.37 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.79, 1,207.37 and 525.53 is: 725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.79 : 1,207.37 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.79/1,207.37 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.79x = 1,207.37 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.79x = 634,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,509.16/874.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.33

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