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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.82, 1,208.58 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.82, 1,208.58 and 502.74 is: 693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.82 : 1,208.58 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.82/1,208.58 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.82x = 1,208.58 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.82x = 607,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,601.51/875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.75

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