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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.35, 1,210.80 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.35, 1,210.80 and 504.45 is: 696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.35 : 1,210.80 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.35/1,210.80 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.35x = 1,210.80 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.35x = 610,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,788.06/877.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.17

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