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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,210.15 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,210.15 and 503.92 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,210.15 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,210.15 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,210.15 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 609,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,816.27/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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