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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.18, 1,211.90 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.18, 1,211.90 and 505.14 is: 697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.18 : 1,211.90 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.18/1,211.90 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.18x = 1,211.90 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.18x = 612,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,176.64/878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.10

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