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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,310.85 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,310.85 and 509.67 is: 763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,310.85 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,310.85 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,310.85 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 668,100.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,100.92/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.56

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