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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.43, 1,208.01 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.43, 1,208.01 and 502.32 is: 693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.43 : 1,208.01 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.43/1,208.01 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.43x = 1,208.01 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.43x = 606,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,807.58/875.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.15

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