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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.40, 1,208.08 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.40, 1,208.08 and 502.40 is: 693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.40 : 1,208.08 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.40/1,208.08 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.40x = 1,208.08 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.40x = 606,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,939.39/875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.33

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