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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.97, 1,212.67 and 564.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.97, 1,212.67 and 564.21 is: 778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.97 : 1,212.67 = 564.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.97/1,212.67 = 564.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.97x = 1,212.67 × 564.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.97x = 684,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,200.54/878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.41

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