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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.24, 1,212.79 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.24, 1,212.79 and 564.17 is: 778.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.24 : 1,212.79 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.24/1,212.79 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.24x = 1,212.79 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.24x = 684,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,219.73/879.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.19

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