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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,206.64 and 501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,206.64 and 501.36 is: 691.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,206.64 = 501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,206.64 = 501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,206.64 × 501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 604,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,961.03/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.87

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