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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.95, 1,310.51 and 508.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.95, 1,310.51 and 508.85 is: 763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.95 : 1,310.51 = 508.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.95/1,310.51 = 508.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.95x = 1,310.51 × 508.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.95x = 666,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,850.47/873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.03

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