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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,310.21 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,310.21 and 503.40 is: 755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,310.21 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,310.21 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,310.21 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 659,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,559.71/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.41

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