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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.06, 1,210.20 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.06, 1,210.20 and 503.96 is: 695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.06 : 1,210.20 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.06/1,210.20 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.06x = 1,210.20 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.06x = 609,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,889.91/877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.38

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