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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.08, 1,210.32 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.08, 1,210.32 and 504.09 is: 695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.08 : 1,210.32 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.08/1,210.32 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.08x = 1,210.32 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.08x = 610,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,110.21/877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.62

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