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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.50, 1,212.35 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.50, 1,212.35 and 568.54 is: 784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.50 : 1,212.35 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.50/1,212.35 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.50x = 1,212.35 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.50x = 689,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,269.47/878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.60

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