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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.77, 1,212.54 and 505.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.77, 1,212.54 and 505.67 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.77 : 1,212.54 = 505.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.77/1,212.54 = 505.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.77x = 1,212.54 × 505.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.77x = 613,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,145.10/878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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