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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.53, 1,211.75 and 563.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.53, 1,211.75 and 563.89 is: 777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.53 : 1,211.75 = 563.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.53/1,211.75 = 563.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.53x = 1,211.75 × 563.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.53x = 683,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,293.71/878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.77

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