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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.66, 1,208.52 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.66, 1,208.52 and 502.68 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.66 : 1,208.52 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.66/1,208.52 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.66x = 1,208.52 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.66x = 607,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,498.83/875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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