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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.06, 1,206.39 and 501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.06, 1,206.39 and 501.10 is: 691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.06 : 1,206.39 = 501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.06/1,206.39 = 501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.06x = 1,206.39 × 501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.06x = 604,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,522.03/874.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.63

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