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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.31, 1,207.94 and 502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.31, 1,207.94 and 502.31 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.31 : 1,207.94 = 502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.31/1,207.94 = 502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.31x = 1,207.94 × 502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.31x = 606,751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,751.79/875.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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