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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.25, 1,212.07 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.25, 1,212.07 and 559.44 is: 772.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.25 : 1,212.07 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.25/1,212.07 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.25x = 1,212.07 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.25x = 678,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,084.87/878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.09

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