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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,307.71 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,307.71 and 507.63 is: 760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,307.71 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,307.71 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,307.71 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 663,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,832.83/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.38

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