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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.32, 1,208.04 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.32, 1,208.04 and 502.42 is: 693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.32 : 1,208.04 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.32/1,208.04 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.32x = 1,208.04 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.32x = 606,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,943.46/875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.40

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