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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,212.74 and 505.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,212.74 and 505.91 is: 698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,212.74 = 505.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,212.74 = 505.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,212.74 × 505.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 613,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,537.29/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.06

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