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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.43, 1,208.12 and 502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.43, 1,208.12 and 502.43 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.43 : 1,208.12 = 502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.43/1,208.12 = 502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.43x = 1,208.12 × 502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.43x = 606,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,987.18/875.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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