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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.89, 1,213.00 and 505.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.89, 1,213.00 and 505.85 is: 698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.89 : 1,213.00 = 505.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.89/1,213.00 = 505.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.89x = 1,213.00 × 505.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.89x = 613,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,593.40/878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.14

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