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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.92, 1,208.97 and 497.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.92, 1,208.97 and 497.89 is: 687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.92 : 1,208.97 = 497.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.92/1,208.97 = 497.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.92x = 1,208.97 × 497.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.92x = 601,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,934.07/875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.20

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