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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.05, 1,210.57 and 504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.05, 1,210.57 and 504.07 is: 695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.05 : 1,210.57 = 504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.05/1,210.57 = 504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.05x = 1,210.57 × 504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.05x = 610,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,207.73/877.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.75

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