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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.70, 1,212.08 and 546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.70, 1,212.08 and 546.26 is: 754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.70 : 1,212.08 = 546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.70/1,212.08 = 546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.70x = 1,212.08 × 546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.70x = 662,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,102.03/877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.36

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