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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.29, 1,212.01 and 505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.29, 1,212.01 and 505.29 is: 697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.29 : 1,212.01 = 505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.29/1,212.01 = 505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.29x = 1,212.01 × 505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.29x = 612,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,416.53/878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.28

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