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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.42, 1,309.91 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.42, 1,309.91 and 508.44 is: 761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.42 : 1,309.91 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.42/1,309.91 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.42x = 1,309.91 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.42x = 666,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,010.64/874.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.66

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