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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.50, 1,309.29 and 507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.50, 1,309.29 and 507.46 is: 761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.50 : 1,309.29 = 507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.50/1,309.29 = 507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.50x = 1,309.29 × 507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.50x = 664,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,412.30/872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.50

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