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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.57, 1,208.16 and 502.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.57, 1,208.16 and 502.57 is: 693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.57 : 1,208.16 = 502.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.57/1,208.16 = 502.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.57x = 1,208.16 × 502.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.57x = 607,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,176.42/875.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.46

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