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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.27, 1,206.48 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.27, 1,206.48 and 501.31 is: 691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.27 : 1,206.48 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.27/1,206.48 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.27x = 1,206.48 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.27x = 604,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,820.49/874.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.80

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