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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,212.43 and 563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,212.43 and 563.85 is: 778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,212.43 = 563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,212.43 = 563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,212.43 × 563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 683,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,628.66/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.11

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