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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,211.91 and 505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,211.91 and 505.20 is: 697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,211.91 = 505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,211.91 = 505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,211.91 × 505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 612,256.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,256.93/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.16

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