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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.54, 1,309.91 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.54, 1,309.91 and 508.43 is: 762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.54 : 1,309.91 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.54/1,309.91 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.54x = 1,309.91 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.54x = 665,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,998.27/873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.41

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