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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.56, 1,209.58 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.56, 1,209.58 and 503.53 is: 694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.56 : 1,209.58 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.56/1,209.58 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.56x = 1,209.58 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.56x = 609,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,065.17/876.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.84

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