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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.37, 1,208.21 and 502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.37, 1,208.21 and 502.37 is: 693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.37 : 1,208.21 = 502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.37/1,208.21 = 502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.37x = 1,208.21 × 502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.37x = 606,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,959.90/875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.38

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