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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.94, 1,212.98 and 506.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.94, 1,212.98 and 506.00 is: 698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.94 : 1,212.98 = 506.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.94/1,212.98 = 506.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.94x = 1,212.98 × 506.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.94x = 613,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,768.38/878.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.31

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