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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.61, 1,212.59 and 505.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.61, 1,212.59 and 505.69 is: 697.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.61 : 1,212.59 = 505.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.61/1,212.59 = 505.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.61x = 1,212.59 × 505.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.61x = 613,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,196.85/878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.91

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