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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.67, 1,212.48 and 505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.67, 1,212.48 and 505.62 is: 697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.67 : 1,212.48 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.67/1,212.48 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.67x = 1,212.48 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.67x = 613,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,054.14/878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.71

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