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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.79, 1,208.54 and 502.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.79, 1,208.54 and 502.51 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.79 : 1,208.54 = 502.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.79/1,208.54 = 502.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.79x = 1,208.54 × 502.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.79x = 607,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,303.44/875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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