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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.43, 1,210.88 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.43, 1,210.88 and 504.43 is: 696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.43 : 1,210.88 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.43/1,210.88 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.43x = 1,210.88 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.43x = 610,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,802.43/877.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.12

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