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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.34, 1,210.65 and 504.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.34, 1,210.65 and 504.47 is: 696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.34 : 1,210.65 = 504.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.34/1,210.65 = 504.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.34x = 1,210.65 × 504.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.34x = 610,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,736.61/877.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.12

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