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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.03, 1,208.93 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.03, 1,208.93 and 503.01 is: 694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.03 : 1,208.93 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.03/1,208.93 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.03x = 1,208.93 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.03x = 608,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,101.36/876.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.15

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