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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.62, 1,208.36 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.62, 1,208.36 and 502.62 is: 693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.62 : 1,208.36 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.62/1,208.36 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.62x = 1,208.36 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.62x = 607,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,345.90/875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.62

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