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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.42, 1,208.18 and 502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.42, 1,208.18 and 502.45 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.42 : 1,208.18 = 502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.42/1,208.18 = 502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.42x = 1,208.18 × 502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.42x = 607,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,041.49/875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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