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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.96, 1,207.38 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.96, 1,207.38 and 525.60 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.96 : 1,207.38 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.96/1,207.38 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.96x = 1,207.38 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.96x = 634,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,598.93/874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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