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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,212.04 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,212.04 and 505.32 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,212.04 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,212.04 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,212.04 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 612,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,468.05/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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