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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.52, 1,210.86 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.52, 1,210.86 and 499.42 is: 689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.52 : 1,210.86 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.52/1,210.86 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.52x = 1,210.86 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.52x = 604,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,724.67/877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.13

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