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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.65, 1,311.61 and 509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.65, 1,311.61 and 509.69 is: 764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.65 : 1,311.61 = 509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.65/1,311.61 = 509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.65x = 1,311.61 × 509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.65x = 668,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,514.50/874.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.32

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