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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.94, 1,213.02 and 505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.94, 1,213.02 and 505.93 is: 698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.94 : 1,213.02 = 505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.94/1,213.02 = 505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.94x = 1,213.02 × 505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.94x = 613,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,703.21/878.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.23

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