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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.82, 1,309.46 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.82, 1,309.46 and 507.92 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.82 : 1,309.46 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.82/1,309.46 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.82x = 1,309.46 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.82x = 665,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,091.84/872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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