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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.05, 1,207.52 and 501.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.05, 1,207.52 and 501.99 is: 692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.05 : 1,207.52 = 501.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.05/1,207.52 = 501.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.05x = 1,207.52 × 501.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.05x = 606,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,162.96/875.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.72

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