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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.45, 1,208.19 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.45, 1,208.19 and 502.55 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.45 : 1,208.19 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.45/1,208.19 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.45x = 1,208.19 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.45x = 607,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,175.88/875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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