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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,309.61 and 508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,309.61 and 508.25 is: 762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,309.61 = 508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,309.61 = 508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,309.61 × 508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 665,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,600.19/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.11

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