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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.64, 1,212.51 and 505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.64, 1,212.51 and 505.60 is: 697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.64 : 1,212.51 = 505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.64/1,212.51 = 505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.64x = 1,212.51 × 505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.64x = 613,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,045.06/878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.72

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