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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,207.54 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,207.54 and 502.02 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,207.54 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,207.54 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,207.54 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 606,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,203.19/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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