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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,207.22 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,207.22 and 501.76 is: 692.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,207.22 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,207.22 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,207.22 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 605,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,734.71/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.24

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