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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,206.69 and 559.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,206.69 and 559.89 is: 772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,206.69 = 559.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,206.69 = 559.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,206.69 × 559.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 675,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,613.66/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.15

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