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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.41, 1,212.16 and 505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.41, 1,212.16 and 505.13 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.41 : 1,212.16 = 505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.41/1,212.16 = 505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.41x = 1,212.16 × 505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.41x = 612,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,299.64/878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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