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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.41, 1,212.11 and 567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.41, 1,212.11 and 567.91 is: 783.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.41 : 1,212.11 = 567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.41/1,212.11 = 567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.41x = 1,212.11 × 567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.41x = 688,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,363.33/878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.65

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