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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.42, 1,212.34 and 505.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.42, 1,212.34 and 505.46 is: 697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.42 : 1,212.34 = 505.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.42/1,212.34 = 505.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.42x = 1,212.34 × 505.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.42x = 612,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,789.38/878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.60

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