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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.88, 1,210.30 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.88, 1,210.30 and 504.08 is: 695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.88 : 1,210.30 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.88/1,210.30 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.88x = 1,210.30 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.88x = 610,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,088.02/876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.75

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