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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.29, 1,209.15 and 503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.29, 1,209.15 and 503.15 is: 694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.29 : 1,209.15 = 503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.29/1,209.15 = 503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.29x = 1,209.15 × 503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.29x = 608,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,377.78/876.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.27

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