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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.91, 1,208.93 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.91, 1,208.93 and 503.14 is: 694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.91 : 1,208.93 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.91/1,208.93 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.91x = 1,208.93 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.91x = 608,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,262.80/875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.44

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