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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,206.28 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,206.28 and 501.09 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,206.28 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,206.28 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,206.28 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 604,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,456.61/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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