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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.74, 1,212.66 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.74, 1,212.66 and 505.84 is: 698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.74 : 1,212.66 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.74/1,212.66 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.74x = 1,212.66 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.74x = 613,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,411.93/878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.06

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