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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.88, 1,211.56 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.88, 1,211.56 and 546.24 is: 753.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.88 : 1,211.56 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.88/1,211.56 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.88x = 1,211.56 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.88x = 661,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,801.50/877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.87

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