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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878, 1,211.59 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878, 1,211.59 and 505.04 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878 : 1,211.59 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878/1,211.59 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878x = 1,211.59 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878x = 611,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,901.41/878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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