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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.75, 1,209.90 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.75, 1,209.90 and 503.72 is: 695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.75 : 1,209.90 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.75/1,209.90 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.75x = 1,209.90 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.75x = 609,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,450.83/876.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.12

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