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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,313.34 and 546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,313.34 and 546.70 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,313.34 = 546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,313.34 = 546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,313.34 × 546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 718,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,002.98/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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