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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,307.88 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,307.88 and 507.02 is: 759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,307.88 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,307.88 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,307.88 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 663,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,114.78/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.82

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