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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.07, 1,206.12 and 501.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.07, 1,206.12 and 501.07 is: 691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.07 : 1,206.12 = 501.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.07/1,206.12 = 501.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.07x = 1,206.12 × 501.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.07x = 604,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,347.53/874.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.42

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