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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.66, 1,212.76 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.66, 1,212.76 and 505.84 is: 698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.66 : 1,212.76 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.66/1,212.76 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.66x = 1,212.76 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.66x = 613,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,462.52/878.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.18

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