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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,309.45 and 508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,309.45 and 508.67 is: 762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,309.45 = 508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,309.45 = 508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,309.45 × 508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 666,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,077.93/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.29

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