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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.28, 1,212.26 and 505.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.28, 1,212.26 and 505.37 is: 697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.28 : 1,212.26 = 505.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.28/1,212.26 = 505.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.28x = 1,212.26 × 505.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.28x = 612,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,631.25/878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.54

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