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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,206.09 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,206.09 and 501.03 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,206.09 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,206.09 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,206.09 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 604,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,287.27/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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