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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.12, 1,210.03 and 504.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.12, 1,210.03 and 504.03 is: 695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.12 : 1,210.03 = 504.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.12/1,210.03 = 504.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.12x = 1,210.03 × 504.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.12x = 609,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,891.42/877.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.33

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