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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.38, 1,212.98 and 564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.38, 1,212.98 and 564.53 is: 778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.38 : 1,212.98 = 564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.38/1,212.98 = 564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.38x = 1,212.98 × 564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.38x = 684,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,763.81/879.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.69

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