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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,208.36 and 497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,208.36 and 497.60 is: 686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,208.36 = 497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,208.36 = 497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,208.36 × 497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 601,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,279.94/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.67

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