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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.12, 1,211.67 and 505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.12, 1,211.67 and 505.12 is: 696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.12 : 1,211.67 = 505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.12/1,211.67 = 505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.12x = 1,211.67 × 505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.12x = 612,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,035.72/878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.98

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