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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.47, 1,211.07 and 504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.47, 1,211.07 and 504.69 is: 696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.47 : 1,211.07 = 504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.47/1,211.07 = 504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.47x = 1,211.07 × 504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.47x = 611,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,214.92/877.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.57

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