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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.65, 1,308.61 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.65, 1,308.61 and 507.69 is: 761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.65 : 1,308.61 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.65/1,308.61 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.65x = 1,308.61 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.65x = 664,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,368.21/872.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.32

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