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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,310.15 and 527.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,310.15 and 527.85 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,310.15 = 527.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,310.15 = 527.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,310.15 × 527.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 691,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,564.00/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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