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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,206.77 and 543.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,206.77 and 543.51 is: 749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,206.77 = 543.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,206.77 = 543.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,206.77 × 543.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 655,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,888.85/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.76

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