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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.74, 1,209.81 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.74, 1,209.81 and 503.72 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.74 : 1,209.81 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.74/1,209.81 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.74x = 1,209.81 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.74x = 609,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,399.44/876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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