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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.96, 1,207.56 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.96, 1,207.56 and 595.52 is: 821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.96 : 1,207.56 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.96/1,207.56 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.96x = 1,207.56 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.96x = 719,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,126.13/874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.90

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