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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.33, 1,213.11 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.33, 1,213.11 and 564.52 is: 778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.33 : 1,213.11 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.33/1,213.11 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.33x = 1,213.11 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.33x = 684,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,824.86/879.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.80

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