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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.52, 1,207.84 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.52, 1,207.84 and 502.40 is: 693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.52 : 1,207.84 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.52/1,207.84 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.52x = 1,207.84 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.52x = 606,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,818.82/875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.10

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