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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.13, 1,207.68 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.13, 1,207.68 and 502.11 is: 692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.13 : 1,207.68 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.13/1,207.68 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.13x = 1,207.68 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.13x = 606,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,388.20/875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.91

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