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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.87, 1,214.37 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.87, 1,214.37 and 565.52 is: 780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.87 : 1,214.37 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.87/1,214.37 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.87x = 1,214.37 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.87x = 686,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,750.52/879.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.52

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