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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,211.17 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,211.17 and 504.66 is: 696.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,211.17 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,211.17 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,211.17 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 611,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,229.05/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.43

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