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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.33, 1,208.17 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.33, 1,208.17 and 502.40 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.33 : 1,208.17 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.33/1,208.17 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.33x = 1,208.17 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.33x = 606,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,985.43/875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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