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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.76, 1,210.18 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.76, 1,210.18 and 503.96 is: 695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.76 : 1,210.18 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.76/1,210.18 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.76x = 1,210.18 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.76x = 609,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,882.31/876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.61

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