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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.44, 1,210.92 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.44, 1,210.92 and 504.48 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.44 : 1,210.92 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.44/1,210.92 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.44x = 1,210.92 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.44x = 610,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,884.92/877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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