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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.17, 1,207.78 and 502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.17, 1,207.78 and 502.23 is: 693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.17 : 1,207.78 = 502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.17/1,207.78 = 502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.17x = 1,207.78 × 502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.17x = 606,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,586.62/875.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.11

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