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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.50, 1,311.62 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.50, 1,311.62 and 508.11 is: 762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.50 : 1,311.62 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.50/1,311.62 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.50x = 1,311.62 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.50x = 666,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,444.70/874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.09

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