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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.09, 1,209.17 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.09, 1,209.17 and 503.08 is: 694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.09 : 1,209.17 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.09/1,209.17 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.09x = 1,209.17 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.09x = 608,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,307.48/876.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.34

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