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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.31, 1,211.25 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.31, 1,211.25 and 546.22 is: 754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.31 : 1,211.25 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.31/1,211.25 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.31x = 1,211.25 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.31x = 661,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,608.98/877.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.13

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