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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,207.30 and 501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,207.30 and 501.88 is: 692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,207.30 = 501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,207.30 = 501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,207.30 × 501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 605,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,917.21/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.40

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