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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.70, 1,308.62 and 507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.70, 1,308.62 and 507.58 is: 760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.70 : 1,308.62 = 507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.70/1,308.62 = 507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.70x = 1,308.62 × 507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.70x = 664,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,226.80/873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.25

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