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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.87, 1,211.42 and 563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.87, 1,211.42 and 563.58 is: 776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.87 : 1,211.42 = 563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.87/1,211.42 = 563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.87x = 1,211.42 × 563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.87x = 682,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,733.49/878.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.83

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