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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,210.20 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,210.20 and 503.94 is: 695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,210.20 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,210.20 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,210.20 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 609,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,868.19/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.47

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