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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.72, 1,211.32 and 504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.72, 1,211.32 and 504.79 is: 696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.72 : 1,211.32 = 504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.72/1,211.32 = 504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.72x = 1,211.32 × 504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.72x = 611,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,466.21/877.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.65

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