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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,211.89 and 642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,211.89 and 642.22 is: 885.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,211.89 = 642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,211.89 = 642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,211.89 × 642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 778,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,300.00/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.88

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