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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,309.61 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,309.61 and 503.37 is: 753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,309.61 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,309.61 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,309.61 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 659,218.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,218.39/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.77

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