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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.90, 1,212.37 and 568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.90, 1,212.37 and 568.40 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.90 : 1,212.37 = 568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.90/1,212.37 = 568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.90x = 1,212.37 × 568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.90x = 689,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,102.20/878.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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