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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,212.06 and 500.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,212.06 and 500.18 is: 690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,212.06 = 500.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,212.06 = 500.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,212.06 × 500.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 606,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,239.61/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.21

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