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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.62, 1,209.74 and 503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.62, 1,209.74 and 503.62 is: 695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.62 : 1,209.74 = 503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.62/1,209.74 = 503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.62x = 1,209.74 × 503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.62x = 609,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,249.26/876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.00

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