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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.37, 1,207.62 and 502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.37, 1,207.62 and 502.26 is: 692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.37 : 1,207.62 = 502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.37/1,207.62 = 502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.37x = 1,207.62 × 502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.37x = 606,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,539.22/875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.89

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