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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.75, 1,310.56 and 508.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.75, 1,310.56 and 508.31 is: 762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.75 : 1,310.56 = 508.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.75/1,310.56 = 508.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.75x = 1,310.56 × 508.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.75x = 666,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,170.75/873.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.43

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