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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.28, 1,206.53 and 501.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.28, 1,206.53 and 501.23 is: 691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.28 : 1,206.53 = 501.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.28/1,206.53 = 501.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.28x = 1,206.53 × 501.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.28x = 604,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,740.49/874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.71

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