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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.03, 1,206.28 and 501.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.03, 1,206.28 and 501.05 is: 691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.03 : 1,206.28 = 501.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.03/1,206.28 = 501.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.03x = 1,206.28 × 501.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.03x = 604,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,406.59/874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.52

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