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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.83, 1,209.92 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.83, 1,209.92 and 503.79 is: 695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.83 : 1,209.92 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.83/1,209.92 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.83x = 1,209.92 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.83x = 609,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,545.60/876.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.17

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