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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.03, 1,212.98 and 568.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.03, 1,212.98 and 568.53 is: 784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.03 : 1,212.98 = 568.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.03/1,212.98 = 568.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.03x = 1,212.98 × 568.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.03x = 689,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,612.68/879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.52

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