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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.92, 1,308.97 and 507.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.92, 1,308.97 and 507.81 is: 761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.92 : 1,308.97 = 507.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.92/1,308.97 = 507.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.92x = 1,308.97 × 507.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.92x = 664,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,705.52/872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.48

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