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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.25, 1,211.58 and 541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.25, 1,211.58 and 541.86 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.25 : 1,211.58 = 541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.25/1,211.58 = 541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.25x = 1,211.58 × 541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.25x = 656,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,506.74/878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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