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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,211.76 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,211.76 and 563.52 is: 777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,211.76 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,211.76 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,211.76 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 682,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,851.00/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.42

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