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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.39, 1,209.45 and 503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.39, 1,209.45 and 503.38 is: 694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.39 : 1,209.45 = 503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.39/1,209.45 = 503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.39x = 1,209.45 × 503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.39x = 608,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,812.94/876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.68

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