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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.20, 1,308.86 and 507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.20, 1,308.86 and 507.22 is: 760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.20 : 1,308.86 = 507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.20/1,308.86 = 507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.20x = 1,308.86 × 507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.20x = 663,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,879.97/873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.28

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