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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.47, 1,212.41 and 505.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.47, 1,212.41 and 505.46 is: 697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.47 : 1,212.41 = 505.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.47/1,212.41 = 505.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.47x = 1,212.41 × 505.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.47x = 612,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,829.05/878.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.61

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