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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.77, 1,209.84 and 503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.77, 1,209.84 and 503.69 is: 695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.77 : 1,209.84 = 503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.77/1,209.84 = 503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.77x = 1,209.84 × 503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.77x = 609,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,384.31/876.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.03

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