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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.88, 1,206.96 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.88, 1,206.96 and 525.44 is: 724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.88 : 1,206.96 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.88/1,206.96 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.88x = 1,206.96 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.88x = 634,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,185.06/874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.88

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