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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.67, 1,308.58 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.67, 1,308.58 and 507.57 is: 761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.67 : 1,308.58 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.67/1,308.58 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.67x = 1,308.58 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.67x = 664,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,195.95/872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.11

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