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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.06, 1,310.35 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.06, 1,310.35 and 507.35 is: 761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.06 : 1,310.35 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.06/1,310.35 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.06x = 1,310.35 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.06x = 664,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,798.25/873.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.46

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