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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.55, 1,210.59 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.55, 1,210.59 and 504.54 is: 696.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.55 : 1,210.59 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.55/1,210.59 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.55x = 1,210.59 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.55x = 610,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,791.08/877.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.02

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