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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.95, 1,212.03 and 563.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.95, 1,212.03 and 563.67 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.95 : 1,212.03 = 563.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.95/1,212.03 = 563.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.95x = 1,212.03 × 563.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.95x = 683,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,184.95/877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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