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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.23, 1,212.52 and 547.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.23, 1,212.52 and 547.11 is: 755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.23 : 1,212.52 = 547.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.23/1,212.52 = 547.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.23x = 1,212.52 × 547.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.23x = 663,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,381.82/878.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.36

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