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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.32, 1,311.03 and 509.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.32, 1,311.03 and 509.82 is: 764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.32 : 1,311.03 = 509.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.32/1,311.03 = 509.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.32x = 1,311.03 × 509.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.32x = 668,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,389.31/874.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.47

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