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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.88, 1,310.72 and 507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.88, 1,310.72 and 507.93 is: 762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.88 : 1,310.72 = 507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.88/1,310.72 = 507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.88x = 1,310.72 × 507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.88x = 665,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,751.47/872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.71

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