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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,211.84 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,211.84 and 563.49 is: 777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,211.84 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,211.84 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,211.84 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 682,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,859.72/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.26

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