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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.51, 1,308.11 and 507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.51, 1,308.11 and 507.19 is: 759.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.51 : 1,308.11 = 507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.51/1,308.11 = 507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.51x = 1,308.11 × 507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.51x = 663,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,457.77/873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.53

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