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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.58, 1,209.72 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.58, 1,209.72 and 503.68 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.58 : 1,209.72 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.58/1,209.72 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.58x = 1,209.72 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.58x = 609,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,313.90/876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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