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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.96, 1,308.98 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.96, 1,308.98 and 507.84 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.96 : 1,308.98 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.96/1,308.98 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.96x = 1,308.98 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.96x = 664,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,752.40/873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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