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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.86, 1,211.86 and 563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.86, 1,211.86 and 563.58 is: 778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.86 : 1,211.86 = 563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.86/1,211.86 = 563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.86x = 1,211.86 × 563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.86x = 682,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,980.06/877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.01

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