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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.30, 1,210.80 and 504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.30, 1,210.80 and 504.28 is: 695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.30 : 1,210.80 = 504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.30/1,210.80 = 504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.30x = 1,210.80 × 504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.30x = 610,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,582.22/877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.98

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