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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.20, 1,307.88 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.20, 1,307.88 and 507.09 is: 760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.20 : 1,307.88 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.20/1,307.88 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.20x = 1,307.88 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.20x = 663,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,212.87/872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.39

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