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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.51, 1,309.60 and 508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.51, 1,309.60 and 508.19 is: 761.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.51 : 1,309.60 = 508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.51/1,309.60 = 508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.51x = 1,309.60 × 508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.51x = 665,525.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,525.62/874.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.03

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