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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,210.55 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,210.55 and 504.23 is: 695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,210.55 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,210.55 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,210.55 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 610,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,393.11/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.87

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