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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.76, 1,211.28 and 546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.76, 1,211.28 and 546.11 is: 753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.76 : 1,211.28 = 546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.76/1,211.28 = 546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.76x = 1,211.28 × 546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.76x = 661,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,486.06/877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.61

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