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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,208.92 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,208.92 and 503.08 is: 694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,208.92 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,208.92 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,208.92 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 608,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,179.19/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.36

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