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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.39, 1,208.07 and 502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.39, 1,208.07 and 502.38 is: 693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.39 : 1,208.07 = 502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.39/1,208.07 = 502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.39x = 1,208.07 × 502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.39x = 606,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,910.21/875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.31

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