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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.07, 1,211.63 and 505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.07, 1,211.63 and 505.07 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.07 : 1,211.63 = 505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.07/1,211.63 = 505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.07x = 1,211.63 × 505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.07x = 611,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,949.38/878.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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