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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.42, 1,208.18 and 502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.42, 1,208.18 and 502.47 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.42 : 1,208.18 = 502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.42/1,208.18 = 502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.42x = 1,208.18 × 502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.42x = 607,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,071.69/875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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