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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,307.32 and 501.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,307.32 and 501.63 is: 751.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,307.32 = 501.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,307.32 = 501.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,307.32 × 501.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 655,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,790.93/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.24

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