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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.15, 1,211.82 and 504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.15, 1,211.82 and 504.88 is: 696.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.15 : 1,211.82 = 504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.15/1,211.82 = 504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.15x = 1,211.82 × 504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.15x = 611,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,821.98/878.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.71

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