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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,310.85 and 509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,310.85 and 509.07 is: 762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,310.85 = 509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,310.85 = 509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,310.85 × 509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 667,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,314.41/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.61

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