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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,207.61 and 502.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,207.61 and 502.01 is: 692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,207.61 = 502.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,207.61 = 502.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,207.61 × 502.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 606,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,232.30/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.90

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