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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.08, 1,309.19 and 507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.08, 1,309.19 and 507.98 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.08 : 1,309.19 = 507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.08/1,309.19 = 507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.08x = 1,309.19 × 507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.08x = 665,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,037.06/873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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