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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,207.08 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,207.08 and 520.74 is: 718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,207.08 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,207.08 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,207.08 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 628,574.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,574.84/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.39

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