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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.46, 1,310.19 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.46, 1,310.19 and 508.34 is: 761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.46 : 1,310.19 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.46/1,310.19 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.46x = 1,310.19 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.46x = 666,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,021.98/874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.64

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