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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,310.70 and 509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,310.70 and 509.04 is: 762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,310.70 = 509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,310.70 = 509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,310.70 × 509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 667,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,198.73/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.63

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