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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.24, 1,206.38 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.24, 1,206.38 and 501.26 is: 691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.24 : 1,206.38 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.24/1,206.38 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.24x = 1,206.38 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.24x = 604,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,701.50/874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.69

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