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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.05, 1,211.98 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.05, 1,211.98 and 546.28 is: 754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.05 : 1,211.98 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.05/1,211.98 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.05x = 1,211.98 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.05x = 662,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,074.37/878.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.03

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