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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.07, 1,213.04 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.07, 1,213.04 and 564.32 is: 778.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.07 : 1,213.04 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.07/1,213.04 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.07x = 1,213.04 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.07x = 684,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,542.73/879.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.71

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