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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.29, 1,311.03 and 509.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.29, 1,311.03 and 509.19 is: 763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.29 : 1,311.03 = 509.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.29/1,311.03 = 509.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.29x = 1,311.03 × 509.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.29x = 667,563.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,563.37/874.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.55

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