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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,211.97 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,211.97 and 505.54 is: 697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,211.97 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,211.97 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,211.97 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 612,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,699.31/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.40

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