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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.66, 1,312.47 and 508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.66, 1,312.47 and 508.90 is: 763.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.66 : 1,312.47 = 508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.66/1,312.47 = 508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.66x = 1,312.47 × 508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.66x = 667,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,915.98/874.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.63

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