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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.51, 1,210.81 and 504.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.51, 1,210.81 and 504.35 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.51 : 1,210.81 = 504.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.51/1,210.81 = 504.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.51x = 1,210.81 × 504.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.51x = 610,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,672.02/877.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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