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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.49, 1,209.79 and 503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.49, 1,209.79 and 503.50 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.49 : 1,209.79 = 503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.49/1,209.79 = 503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.49x = 1,209.79 × 503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.49x = 609,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,126.31/876.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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