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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.31, 1,208.93 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.31, 1,208.93 and 503.21 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.31 : 1,208.93 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.31/1,208.93 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.31x = 1,208.93 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.31x = 608,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,346.17/876.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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