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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.48, 1,208.08 and 502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.48, 1,208.08 and 502.39 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.48 : 1,208.08 = 502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.48/1,208.08 = 502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.48x = 1,208.08 × 502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.48x = 606,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,929.37/875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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