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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.64, 1,209.70 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.64, 1,209.70 and 503.53 is: 694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.64 : 1,209.70 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.64/1,209.70 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.64x = 1,209.70 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.64x = 609,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,120.24/876.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.84

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