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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.99, 1,207.50 and 539.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.99, 1,207.50 and 539.00 is: 743.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.99 : 1,207.50 = 539.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.99/1,207.50 = 539.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.99x = 1,207.50 × 539.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.99x = 650,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,842.00/874.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.83

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