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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,210.29 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,210.29 and 504.12 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,210.29 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,210.29 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,210.29 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 610,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,131.39/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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