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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.95, 1,210.14 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.95, 1,210.14 and 503.90 is: 695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.95 : 1,210.14 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.95/1,210.14 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.95x = 1,210.14 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.95x = 609,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,783.50/876.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.35

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