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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.95, 1,212.94 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.95, 1,212.94 and 505.92 is: 698.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.95 : 1,212.94 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.95/1,212.94 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.95x = 1,212.94 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.95x = 613,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,648.08/878.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.16

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