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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.42, 1,310.95 and 509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.42, 1,310.95 and 509.10 is: 762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.42 : 1,310.95 = 509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.42/1,310.95 = 509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.42x = 1,310.95 × 509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.42x = 667,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,404.65/875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.38

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