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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.02, 1,211.46 and 559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.02, 1,211.46 and 559.12 is: 771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.02 : 1,211.46 = 559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.02/1,211.46 = 559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.02x = 1,211.46 × 559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.02x = 677,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,351.52/878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.45

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