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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.16, 1,209.30 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.16, 1,209.30 and 503.33 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.16 : 1,209.30 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.16/1,209.30 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.16x = 1,209.30 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.16x = 608,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,676.97/876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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