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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.51, 1,209.53 and 503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.51, 1,209.53 and 503.45 is: 694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.51 : 1,209.53 = 503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.51/1,209.53 = 503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.51x = 1,209.53 × 503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.51x = 608,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,929.31/876.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.72

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