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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.78, 1,208.53 and 502.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.78, 1,208.53 and 502.89 is: 693.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.78 : 1,208.53 = 502.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.78/1,208.53 = 502.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.78x = 1,208.53 × 502.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.78x = 607,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,757.65/875.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.96

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