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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.86, 1,209.93 and 503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.86, 1,209.93 and 503.75 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.86 : 1,209.93 = 503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.86/1,209.93 = 503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.86x = 1,209.93 × 503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.86x = 609,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,502.24/876.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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