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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.49, 1,212.24 and 505.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.49, 1,212.24 and 505.41 is: 697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.49 : 1,212.24 = 505.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.49/1,212.24 = 505.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.49x = 1,212.24 × 505.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.49x = 612,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,678.22/878.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.42

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