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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,309.35 and 508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,309.35 and 508.05 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,309.35 = 508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,309.35 = 508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,309.35 × 508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 665,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,215.27/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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