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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.60, 1,309.20 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.60, 1,309.20 and 507.84 is: 761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.60 : 1,309.20 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.60/1,309.20 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.60x = 1,309.20 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.60x = 664,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,864.13/872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.93

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