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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.02, 1,205.86 and 500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.02, 1,205.86 and 500.95 is: 691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.02 : 1,205.86 = 500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.02/1,205.86 = 500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.02x = 1,205.86 × 500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.02x = 604,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,075.57/874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.15

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