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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.74, 1,307.67 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.74, 1,307.67 and 506.40 is: 759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.74 : 1,307.67 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.74/1,307.67 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.74x = 1,307.67 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.74x = 662,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,204.09/871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.63

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