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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.25, 1,210.68 and 504.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.25, 1,210.68 and 504.15 is: 695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.25 : 1,210.68 = 504.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.25/1,210.68 = 504.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.25x = 1,210.68 × 504.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.25x = 610,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,364.32/877.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.77

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