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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.04, 1,206.20 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.04, 1,206.20 and 501.04 is: 691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.04 : 1,206.20 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.04/1,206.20 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.04x = 1,206.20 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.04x = 604,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,354.45/874.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.45

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