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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.62, 1,211.90 and 563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.62, 1,211.90 and 563.36 is: 777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.62 : 1,211.90 = 563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.62/1,211.90 = 563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.62x = 1,211.90 × 563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.62x = 682,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,735.98/878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.05

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