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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.05, 1,208.72 and 502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.05, 1,208.72 and 502.94 is: 693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.05 : 1,208.72 = 502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.05/1,208.72 = 502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.05x = 1,208.72 × 502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.05x = 607,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,917.92/876.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.93

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