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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.52, 1,309.61 and 508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.52, 1,309.61 and 508.19 is: 761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.52 : 1,309.61 = 508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.52/1,309.61 = 508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.52x = 1,309.61 × 508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.52x = 665,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,521.62/874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.02

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