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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.38, 1,312.97 and 509.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.38, 1,312.97 and 509.43 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.38 : 1,312.97 = 509.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.38/1,312.97 = 509.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.38x = 1,312.97 × 509.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.38x = 668,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,863.76/874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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