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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.90, 1,210.07 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.90, 1,210.07 and 503.61 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.90 : 1,210.07 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.90/1,210.07 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.90x = 1,210.07 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.90x = 609,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,403.35/876.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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