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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.35, 1,206.26 and 501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.35, 1,206.26 and 501.13 is: 691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.35 : 1,206.26 = 501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.35/1,206.26 = 501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.35x = 1,206.26 × 501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.35x = 604,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,493.07/874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.36

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