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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,212 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,212 and 568 is: 783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,212 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,212 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,212 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 688,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,416/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.57

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