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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.33, 1,212.05 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.33, 1,212.05 and 505.04 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.33 : 1,212.05 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.33/1,212.05 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.33x = 1,212.05 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.33x = 612,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,133.73/878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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