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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.17, 1,312.47 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.17, 1,312.47 and 508.86 is: 764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.17 : 1,312.47 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.17/1,312.47 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.17x = 1,312.47 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.17x = 667,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,863.48/874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.00

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