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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.60, 1,209.78 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.60, 1,209.78 and 503.64 is: 695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.60 : 1,209.78 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.60/1,209.78 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.60x = 1,209.78 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.60x = 609,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,293.60/876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.06

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