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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.31, 1,312.17 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.31, 1,312.17 and 504.50 is: 757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.31 : 1,312.17 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.31/1,312.17 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.31x = 1,312.17 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.31x = 661,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,989.77/874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.16

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