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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.15, 1,209.09 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.15, 1,209.09 and 503.10 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.15 : 1,209.09 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.15/1,209.09 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.15x = 1,209.09 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.15x = 608,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,293.18/876.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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