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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.23, 1,207.71 and 502.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.23, 1,207.71 and 502.17 is: 692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.23 : 1,207.71 = 502.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.23/1,207.71 = 502.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.23x = 1,207.71 × 502.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.23x = 606,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,475.73/875.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.93

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