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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.67, 1,212.84 and 563.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.67, 1,212.84 and 563.99 is: 778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.67 : 1,212.84 = 563.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.67/1,212.84 = 563.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.67x = 1,212.84 × 563.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.67x = 684,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,023.57/878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.48

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