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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,207.08 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,207.08 and 525.42 is: 724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,207.08 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,207.08 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,207.08 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 634,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,223.97/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.99

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