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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.65, 1,208.35 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.65, 1,208.35 and 502.59 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.65 : 1,208.35 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.65/1,208.35 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.65x = 1,208.35 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.65x = 607,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,306.96/875.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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