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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.68, 1,210.60 and 546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.68, 1,210.60 and 546.16 is: 753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.68 : 1,210.60 = 546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.68/1,210.60 = 546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.68x = 1,210.60 × 546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.68x = 661,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,181.30/877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.33

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