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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,312.22 and 508.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,312.22 and 508.93 is: 764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,312.22 = 508.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,312.22 = 508.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,312.22 × 508.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 667,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,828.12/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.21

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