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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,312.62 and 509.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,312.62 and 509.86 is: 764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,312.62 = 509.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,312.62 = 509.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,312.62 × 509.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 669,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,252.43/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.79

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