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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.93, 1,210.07 and 503.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.93, 1,210.07 and 503.85 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.93 : 1,210.07 = 503.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.93/1,210.07 = 503.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.93x = 1,210.07 × 503.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.93x = 609,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,699.57/876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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