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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.63, 1,212.52 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.63, 1,212.52 and 505.71 is: 697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.63 : 1,212.52 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.63/1,212.52 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.63x = 1,212.52 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.63x = 613,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,183.17/878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.89

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