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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,211.94 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,211.94 and 505.17 is: 697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,211.94 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,211.94 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,211.94 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 612,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,235.73/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.13

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