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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.89, 1,210.01 and 503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.89, 1,210.01 and 503.88 is: 695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.89 : 1,210.01 = 503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.89/1,210.01 = 503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.89x = 1,210.01 × 503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.89x = 609,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,697.32/876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.30

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