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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.24, 1,209.30 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.24, 1,209.30 and 503.24 is: 694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.24 : 1,209.30 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.24/1,209.30 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.24x = 1,209.30 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.24x = 608,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,567.85/876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.52

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