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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.28, 1,306.98 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.28, 1,306.98 and 507.52 is: 759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.28 : 1,306.98 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.28/1,306.98 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.28x = 1,306.98 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.28x = 663,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,318.49/873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.57

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