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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.10, 1,205.92 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.10, 1,205.92 and 500.88 is: 691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.10 : 1,205.92 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.10/1,205.92 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.10x = 1,205.92 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.10x = 604,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,018.71/874.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.02

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