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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.80, 1,208.64 and 502.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.80, 1,208.64 and 502.78 is: 693.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.80 : 1,208.64 = 502.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.80/1,208.64 = 502.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.80x = 1,208.64 × 502.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.80x = 607,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,680.02/875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.86

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