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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,211.79 and 563.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,211.79 and 563.83 is: 777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,211.79 = 563.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,211.79 = 563.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,211.79 × 563.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 683,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,243.56/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.69

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