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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.98, 1,211.45 and 504.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.98, 1,211.45 and 504.97 is: 696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.98 : 1,211.45 = 504.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.98/1,211.45 = 504.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.98x = 1,211.45 × 504.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.98x = 611,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,744.90/877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.77

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