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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.17, 1,207.49 and 502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.17, 1,207.49 and 502.13 is: 692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.17 : 1,207.49 = 502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.17/1,207.49 = 502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.17x = 1,207.49 × 502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.17x = 606,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,314.45/875.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.80

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