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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.95, 1,208.54 and 497.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.95, 1,208.54 and 497.78 is: 686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.95 : 1,208.54 = 497.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.95/1,208.54 = 497.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.95x = 1,208.54 × 497.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.95x = 601,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,578.51/875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.77

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