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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.00, 1,211.64 and 563.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.00, 1,211.64 and 563.39 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.00 : 1,211.64 = 563.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.00/1,211.64 = 563.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.00x = 1,211.64 × 563.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.00x = 682,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,621.95/878.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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