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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.95, 1,308.99 and 507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.95, 1,308.99 and 507.83 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.95 : 1,308.99 = 507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.95/1,308.99 = 507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.95x = 1,308.99 × 507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.95x = 664,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,744.39/873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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