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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.99, 1,210.34 and 503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.99, 1,210.34 and 503.99 is: 695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.99 : 1,210.34 = 503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.99/1,210.34 = 503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.99x = 1,210.34 × 503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.99x = 609,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,994.46/876.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.55

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