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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.91, 1,212.90 and 505.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.91, 1,212.90 and 505.86 is: 698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.91 : 1,212.90 = 505.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.91/1,212.90 = 505.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.91x = 1,212.90 × 505.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.91x = 613,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,557.59/878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.09

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