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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.15, 1,206.32 and 501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.15, 1,206.32 and 501.13 is: 691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.15 : 1,206.32 = 501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.15/1,206.32 = 501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.15x = 1,206.32 × 501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.15x = 604,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,523.14/874.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.56

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