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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.20, 1,210.54 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.20, 1,210.54 and 504.16 is: 695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.20 : 1,210.54 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.20/1,210.54 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.20x = 1,210.54 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.20x = 610,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,305.85/877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.74

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