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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,206.56 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,206.56 and 501.28 is: 691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,206.56 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,206.56 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,206.56 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 604,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,824.40/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.72

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