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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.01, 1,206.12 and 501.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.01, 1,206.12 and 501.05 is: 691.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.01 : 1,206.12 = 501.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.01/1,206.12 = 501.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.01x = 1,206.12 × 501.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.01x = 604,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,326.43/874.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.44

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