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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.30, 1,210.94 and 563.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.30, 1,210.94 and 563.00 is: 776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.30 : 1,210.94 = 563.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.30/1,210.94 = 563.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.30x = 1,210.94 × 563.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.30x = 681,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,752.46/878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.22

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