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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,207.37 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,207.37 and 502.08 is: 692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,207.37 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,207.37 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,207.37 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 606,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,193.06/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.65

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