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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.59, 1,212.60 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.59, 1,212.60 and 505.54 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.59 : 1,212.60 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.59/1,212.60 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.59x = 1,212.60 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.59x = 613,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,017.80/878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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