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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,208.28 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,208.28 and 502.53 is: 693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,208.28 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,208.28 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,208.28 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 607,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,196.95/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.46

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