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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.80, 1,209.76 and 503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.80, 1,209.76 and 503.69 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.80 : 1,209.76 = 503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.80/1,209.76 = 503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.80x = 1,209.76 × 503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.80x = 609,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,345.78/876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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