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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.20, 1,309.38 and 508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.20, 1,309.38 and 508.10 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.20 : 1,309.38 = 508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.20/1,309.38 = 508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.20x = 1,309.38 × 508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.20x = 665,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,295.98/873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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