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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,311.71 and 504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,311.71 and 504.40 is: 756.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,311.71 = 504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,311.71 = 504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,311.71 × 504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 661,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,626.52/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.91

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