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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.97, 1,211.29 and 563.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.97, 1,211.29 and 563.21 is: 777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.97 : 1,211.29 = 563.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.97/1,211.29 = 563.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.97x = 1,211.29 × 563.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.97x = 682,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,210.89/877.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.03

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