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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,212.54 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,212.54 and 546.78 is: 754.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,212.54 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,212.54 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,212.54 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 662,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,992.62/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.93

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