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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.26, 1,309.81 and 507.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.26, 1,309.81 and 507.81 is: 761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.26 : 1,309.81 = 507.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.26/1,309.81 = 507.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.26x = 1,309.81 × 507.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.26x = 665,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,134.62/873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.67

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