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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.85, 1,210.11 and 503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.85, 1,210.11 and 503.95 is: 695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.85 : 1,210.11 = 503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.85/1,210.11 = 503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.85x = 1,210.11 × 503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.85x = 609,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,834.93/876.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.48

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