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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.52, 1,210.93 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.52, 1,210.93 and 504.24 is: 695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.52 : 1,210.93 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.52/1,210.93 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.52x = 1,210.93 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.52x = 610,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,594.55/877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.82

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