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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.61, 1,211.95 and 563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.61, 1,211.95 and 563.77 is: 777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.61 : 1,211.95 = 563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.61/1,211.95 = 563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.61x = 1,211.95 × 563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.61x = 683,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,263.27/878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.66

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