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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.69, 1,210.80 and 504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.69, 1,210.80 and 504.64 is: 696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.69 : 1,210.80 = 504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.69/1,210.80 = 504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.69x = 1,210.80 × 504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.69x = 611,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,018.11/877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.17

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