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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.10, 1,211.70 and 505.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.10, 1,211.70 and 505.05 is: 696.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.10 : 1,211.70 = 505.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.10/1,211.70 = 505.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.10x = 1,211.70 × 505.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.10x = 611,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,969.09/878.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.92

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