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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.64, 1,210.93 and 504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.64, 1,210.93 and 504.73 is: 696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.64 : 1,210.93 = 504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.64/1,210.93 = 504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.64x = 1,210.93 × 504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.64x = 611,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,188.41/877.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.40

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