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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.52, 1,211.85 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.52, 1,211.85 and 568.02 is: 783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.52 : 1,211.85 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.52/1,211.85 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.52x = 1,211.85 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.52x = 688,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,355.04/878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.54

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