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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.20, 1,211.74 and 546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.20, 1,211.74 and 546.68 is: 754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.20 : 1,211.74 = 546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.20/1,211.74 = 546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.20x = 1,211.74 × 546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.20x = 662,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,434.02/878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.31

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