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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,211.82 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,211.82 and 505.06 is: 696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,211.82 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,211.82 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,211.82 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 612,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,041.81/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.80

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