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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.12, 1,307.73 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.12, 1,307.73 and 507.62 is: 761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.12 : 1,307.73 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.12/1,307.73 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.12x = 1,307.73 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.12x = 663,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,829.90/872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.17

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